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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.37, 230.99 and 93.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.37, 230.99 and 93.69 is: 129.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.37 : 230.99 = 93.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.37/230.99 = 93.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.37x = 230.99 × 93.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.37x = 21,640.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,640.98/167.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.30

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