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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.68, 322.72 and 163.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.68, 322.72 and 163.92 is: 226.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.68 : 322.72 = 163.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.68/322.72 = 163.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.68x = 322.72 × 163.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.68x = 52,900.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,900.26/233.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.38

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