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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.66, 231.36 and 92.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.66, 231.36 and 92.97 is: 128.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.66 : 231.36 = 92.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.66/231.36 = 92.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.66x = 231.36 × 92.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.66x = 21,509.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,509.77/167.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.30

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