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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.18, 230.65 and 97.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.18, 230.65 and 97.23 is: 134.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.18 : 230.65 = 97.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.18/230.65 = 97.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.18x = 230.65 × 97.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.18x = 22,425.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,425.42/167.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.14

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