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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.28, 321.78 and 167.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.28, 321.78 and 167.88 is: 231.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.28 : 321.78 = 167.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.28/321.78 = 167.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.28x = 321.78 × 167.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.28x = 54,020.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,020.43/233.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.57

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