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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.42, 233.85 and 167.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.42, 233.85 and 167.26 is: 230.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.42 : 233.85 = 167.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.42/233.85 = 167.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.42x = 233.85 × 167.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.42x = 39,113.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,113.75/169.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.87

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