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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.51, 322.14 and 158.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.51, 322.14 and 158.73 is: 218.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.51 : 322.14 = 158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.51/322.14 = 158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.51x = 322.14 × 158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.51x = 51,131.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,131.68/233.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.97

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