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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.24, 233.34 and 167.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.24, 233.34 and 167.84 is: 230.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.24 : 233.34 = 167.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.24/233.34 = 167.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.24x = 233.34 × 167.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.24x = 39,162.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,162.62/170.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.05

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