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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.73, 236.30 and 167.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.73, 236.30 and 167.63 is: 230.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.73 : 236.30 = 167.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.73/236.30 = 167.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.73x = 236.30 × 167.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.73x = 39,611.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,611.20/171.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.66

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