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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.38, 321.87 and 166.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.38, 321.87 and 166.86 is: 230.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.38 : 321.87 = 166.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.38/321.87 = 166.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.38x = 321.87 × 166.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.38x = 53,707.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,707.85/233.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.13

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