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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.97, 231.81 and 94.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.97, 231.81 and 94.30 is: 130.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.97 : 231.81 = 94.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.97/231.81 = 94.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.97x = 231.81 × 94.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.97x = 21,858.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,858.05/167.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.13

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