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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.70, 322.26 and 163.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.70, 322.26 and 163.74 is: 225.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.70 : 322.26 = 163.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.70/322.26 = 163.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.70x = 322.26 × 163.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.70x = 52,766.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,766.89/233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.79

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