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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.37, 322.02 and 168.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.37, 322.02 and 168.16 is: 232.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.37 : 322.02 = 168.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.37/322.02 = 168.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.37x = 322.02 × 168.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.37x = 54,150.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,150.88/233.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.04

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