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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.02, 230.48 and 97.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.02, 230.48 and 97.10 is: 133.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.02 : 230.48 = 97.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.02/230.48 = 97.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.02x = 230.48 × 97.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.02x = 22,379.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,379.61/167.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.99

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