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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.59, 232.33 and 164.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.59, 232.33 and 164.24 is: 227.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.59 : 232.33 = 164.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.59/232.33 = 164.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.59x = 232.33 × 164.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.59x = 38,157.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,157.88/167.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.69

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