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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.15, 322.88 and 167.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.15, 322.88 and 167.73 is: 231.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.15 : 322.88 = 167.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.15/322.88 = 167.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.15x = 322.88 × 167.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.15x = 54,155.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,155.82/234.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.29

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