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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.26, 230.82 and 93.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.26, 230.82 and 93.58 is: 129.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.26 : 230.82 = 93.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.26/230.82 = 93.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.26x = 230.82 × 93.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.26x = 21,599.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,599.56/167.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.14

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