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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.34, 230.79 and 141.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.34, 230.79 and 141.17 is: 194.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.34 : 230.79 = 141.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.34/230.79 = 141.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.34x = 230.79 × 141.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.34x = 32,581.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,581.20/167.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.70

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