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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.27, 323.37 and 167.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.27, 323.37 and 167.94 is: 231.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.27 : 323.37 = 167.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.27/323.37 = 167.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.27x = 323.37 × 167.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.27x = 54,306.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,306.76/234.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.81

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