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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 169.94, 235.60 and 167.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 169.94, 235.60 and 167.51 is: 232.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    169.94 : 235.60 = 167.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    169.94/235.60 = 167.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    169.94x = 235.60 × 167.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    169.94x = 39,464.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,464.52/169.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.23

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