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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.35, 230.96 and 97.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.35, 230.96 and 97.42 is: 134.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.35 : 230.96 = 97.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.35/230.96 = 97.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.35x = 230.96 × 97.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.35x = 22,500.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,500.12/167.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.45

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