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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.60, 233.07 and 167.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.60, 233.07 and 167.04 is: 230.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.60 : 233.07 = 167.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.60/233.07 = 167.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.60x = 233.07 × 167.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.60x = 38,932.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,932.01/168.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.91

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