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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.55, 234.17 and 167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.55, 234.17 and 167.28 is: 231.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.55 : 234.17 = 167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.55/234.17 = 167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.55x = 234.17 × 167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.55x = 39,170.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,170.87/169.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.03

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