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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.27, 230.84 and 93.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.27, 230.84 and 93.59 is: 129.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.27 : 230.84 = 93.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.27/230.84 = 93.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.27x = 230.84 × 93.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.27x = 21,602.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,602.69/167.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.15

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