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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.61, 322.20 and 163.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.61, 322.20 and 163.65 is: 225.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.61 : 322.20 = 163.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.61/322.20 = 163.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.61x = 322.20 × 163.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.61x = 52,728.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,728.03/233.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.71

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