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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.60, 321.87 and 167.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.60, 321.87 and 167.99 is: 231.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.60 : 321.87 = 167.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.60/321.87 = 167.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.60x = 321.87 × 167.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.60x = 54,069.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,069.33/233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.47

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