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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.70, 230.94 and 153.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.70, 230.94 and 153.84 is: 211.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.70 : 230.94 = 153.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.70/230.94 = 153.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.70x = 230.94 × 153.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.70x = 35,527.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,527.81/167.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.85

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