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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.60, 322.47 and 167.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.60, 322.47 and 167.22 is: 230.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.60 : 322.47 = 167.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.60/322.47 = 167.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.60x = 322.47 × 167.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.60x = 53,923.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,923.43/233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.84

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