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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.38, 236.32 and 167.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.38, 236.32 and 167.94 is: 231.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.38 : 236.32 = 167.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.38/236.32 = 167.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.38x = 236.32 × 167.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.38x = 39,687.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,687.16/171.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.57

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