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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.82, 322.57 and 163.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.82, 322.57 and 163.89 is: 226.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.82 : 322.57 = 163.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.82/322.57 = 163.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.82x = 322.57 × 163.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.82x = 52,866.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,866.00/233.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.10

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