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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.88, 322.67 and 167.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.88, 322.67 and 167.50 is: 231.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.88 : 322.67 = 167.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.88/322.67 = 167.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.88x = 322.67 × 167.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.88x = 54,047.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,047.23/233.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.09

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