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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.61, 233.08 and 167.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.61, 233.08 and 167.06 is: 230.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.61 : 233.08 = 167.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.61/233.08 = 167.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.61x = 233.08 × 167.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.61x = 38,938.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,938.34/168.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.94

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