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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.91, 231.65 and 94.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.91, 231.65 and 94.21 is: 129.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.91 : 231.65 = 94.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.91/231.65 = 94.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.91x = 231.65 × 94.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.91x = 21,823.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,823.75/167.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.97

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