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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.56, 322.12 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.56, 322.12 and 167.04 is: 230.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.56 : 322.12 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.56/322.12 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.56x = 322.12 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.56x = 53,806.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,806.92/233.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.38

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