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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.16, 322.74 and 167.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.16, 322.74 and 167.68 is: 231.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.16 : 322.74 = 167.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.16/322.74 = 167.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.16x = 322.74 × 167.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.16x = 54,117.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,117.04/234.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.11

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