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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.34, 321.51 and 167.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.34, 321.51 and 167.82 is: 231.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.34 : 321.51 = 167.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.34/321.51 = 167.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.34x = 321.51 × 167.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.34x = 53,955.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,955.81/233.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.23

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