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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.94, 231.57 and 164.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.94, 231.57 and 164.88 is: 227.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.94 : 231.57 = 164.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.94/231.57 = 164.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.94x = 231.57 × 164.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.94x = 38,181.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,181.26/167.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.35

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