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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.38, 230.99 and 93.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.38, 230.99 and 93.70 is: 129.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.38 : 230.99 = 93.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.38/230.99 = 93.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.38x = 230.99 × 93.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.38x = 21,643.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,643.76/167.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.31

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