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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.83, 234.57 and 167.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.83, 234.57 and 167.57 is: 231.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.83 : 234.57 = 167.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.83/234.57 = 167.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.83x = 234.57 × 167.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.83x = 39,305.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,305.72/169.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.44

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