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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.09, 322.90 and 167.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.09, 322.90 and 167.71 is: 231.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.09 : 322.90 = 167.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.09/322.90 = 167.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.09x = 322.90 × 167.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.09x = 54,153.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,153.56/234.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.34

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