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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.35, 230.92 and 93.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.35, 230.92 and 93.66 is: 129.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.35 : 230.92 = 93.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.35/230.92 = 93.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.35x = 230.92 × 93.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.35x = 21,626.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,626.34/167.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.23

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