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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.76, 231.51 and 94.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.76, 231.51 and 94.11 is: 129.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.76 : 231.51 = 94.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.76/231.51 = 94.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.76x = 231.51 × 94.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.76x = 21,787.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,787.41/167.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.87

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