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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.89, 235.63 and 167.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.89, 235.63 and 167.12 is: 230.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.89 : 235.63 = 167.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.89/235.63 = 167.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.89x = 235.63 × 167.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.89x = 39,376.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,376.89/170.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.43

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