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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.78, 231.53 and 94.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.78, 231.53 and 94.09 is: 129.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.78 : 231.53 = 94.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.78/231.53 = 94.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.78x = 231.53 × 94.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.78x = 21,784.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,784.19/167.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.83

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