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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.91, 231.69 and 94.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.91, 231.69 and 94.23 is: 130.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.91 : 231.69 = 94.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.91/231.69 = 94.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.91x = 231.69 × 94.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.91x = 21,832.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,832.73/167.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.02

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