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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.02, 230.48 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.02, 230.48 and 92.34 is: 127.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.02 : 230.48 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.02/230.48 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.02x = 230.48 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.02x = 21,282.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,282.52/167.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.42

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