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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.01, 233.09 and 167.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.01, 233.09 and 167.93 is: 230.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.01 : 233.09 = 167.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.01/233.09 = 167.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.01x = 233.09 × 167.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.01x = 39,142.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,142.80/170.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.24

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