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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.48, 235.92 and 167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.48, 235.92 and 167.40 is: 230.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.48 : 235.92 = 167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.48/235.92 = 167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.48x = 235.92 × 167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.48x = 39,493.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,493.01/171.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.31

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