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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.90, 238.62 and 167.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.90, 238.62 and 167.41 is: 231.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.90 : 238.62 = 167.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.90/238.62 = 167.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.90x = 238.62 × 167.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.90x = 39,947.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,947.37/172.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.04

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