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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.99, 323.01 and 166.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.99, 323.01 and 166.74 is: 230.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.99 : 323.01 = 166.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.99/323.01 = 166.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.99x = 323.01 × 166.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.99x = 53,857.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,857.68/233.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.17

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