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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167, 230.46 and 93.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167, 230.46 and 93.32 is: 128.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167 : 230.46 = 93.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167/230.46 = 93.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167x = 230.46 × 93.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167x = 21,505.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,505.37/167
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.77

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