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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.25, 322.65 and 167.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.25, 322.65 and 167.76 is: 231.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.25 : 322.65 = 167.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.25/322.65 = 167.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.25x = 322.65 × 167.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.25x = 54,127.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,127.76/234.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.07

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