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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.37, 230.94 and 93.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.37, 230.94 and 93.67 is: 129.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.37 : 230.94 = 93.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.37/230.94 = 93.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.37x = 230.94 × 93.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.37x = 21,631.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,631.68/167.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.25

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