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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.23, 230.78 and 93.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.23, 230.78 and 93.55 is: 129.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.23 : 230.78 = 93.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.23/230.78 = 93.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.23x = 230.78 × 93.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.23x = 21,589.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,589.00/167.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.10

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