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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.59, 322 and 167.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.59, 322 and 167.98 is: 231.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.59 : 322 = 167.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.59/322 = 167.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.59x = 322 × 167.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.59x = 54,089.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,089.56/233.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.56

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