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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.73, 231.46 and 94.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.73, 231.46 and 94.04 is: 129.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.73 : 231.46 = 94.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.73/231.46 = 94.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.73x = 231.46 × 94.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.73x = 21,766.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,766.06/167.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.77

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