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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.55, 322.35 and 167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.55, 322.35 and 167.27 is: 230.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.55 : 322.35 = 167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.55/322.35 = 167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.55x = 322.35 × 167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.55x = 53,917.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,917.87/233.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.86

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