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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.64, 234.90 and 167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.64, 234.90 and 167.40 is: 230.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.64 : 234.90 = 167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.64/234.90 = 167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.64x = 234.90 × 167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.64x = 39,322.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,322.26/170.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.44

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