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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.28, 230.81 and 93.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.28, 230.81 and 93.58 is: 129.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.28 : 230.81 = 93.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.28/230.81 = 93.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.28x = 230.81 × 93.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.28x = 21,599.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,599.20/167.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.12

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