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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.47, 323.70 and 163.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.47, 323.70 and 163.67 is: 225.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.47 : 323.70 = 163.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.47/323.70 = 163.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.47x = 323.70 × 163.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.47x = 52,979.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,979.16/234.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.96

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