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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.71, 322.07 and 168.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.71, 322.07 and 168.10 is: 231.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.71 : 322.07 = 168.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.71/322.07 = 168.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.71x = 322.07 × 168.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.71x = 54,139.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,139.58/233.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.66

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