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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.89, 236.49 and 167.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.89, 236.49 and 167.33 is: 230.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.89 : 236.49 = 167.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.89/236.49 = 167.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.89x = 236.49 × 167.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.89x = 39,570.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,570.69/171.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.22

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