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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.27, 240.32 and 167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.27, 240.32 and 167.44 is: 232.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.27 : 240.32 = 167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.27/240.32 = 167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.27x = 240.32 × 167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.27x = 40,239.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,239.18/173.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.23

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