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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.18, 234.95 and 167.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.18, 234.95 and 167.67 is: 230.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.18 : 234.95 = 167.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.18/234.95 = 167.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.18x = 234.95 × 167.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.18x = 39,393.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,393.23/171.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.13

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