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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.94, 233.31 and 166.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.94, 233.31 and 166.44 is: 231.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.94 : 233.31 = 166.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.94/233.31 = 166.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.94x = 233.31 × 166.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.94x = 38,832.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,832.12/167.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.23

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