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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.29, 230.86 and 93.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.29, 230.86 and 93.61 is: 129.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.29 : 230.86 = 93.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.29/230.86 = 93.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.29x = 230.86 × 93.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.29x = 21,610.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,610.80/167.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.18

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