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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.18, 323.19 and 167.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.18, 323.19 and 167.83 is: 231.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.18 : 323.19 = 167.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.18/323.19 = 167.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.18x = 323.19 × 167.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.18x = 54,240.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,240.17/234.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.62

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