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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.39, 322.25 and 167.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.39, 322.25 and 167.99 is: 231.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.39 : 322.25 = 167.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.39/322.25 = 167.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.39x = 322.25 × 167.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.39x = 54,132.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,132.33/233.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.94

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