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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.15, 230.67 and 93.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.15, 230.67 and 93.47 is: 128.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.15 : 230.67 = 93.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.15/230.67 = 93.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.15x = 230.67 × 93.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.15x = 21,560.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,560.72/167.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.99

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