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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.60, 322.49 and 163.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.60, 322.49 and 163.72 is: 226.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.60 : 322.49 = 163.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.60/322.49 = 163.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.60x = 322.49 × 163.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.60x = 52,798.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,798.06/233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.02

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