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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.56, 322.24 and 167.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.56, 322.24 and 167.19 is: 230.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.56 : 322.24 = 167.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.56/322.24 = 167.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.56x = 322.24 × 167.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.56x = 53,875.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,875.31/233.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.67

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