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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.40, 239.31 and 167.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.40, 239.31 and 167.91 is: 231.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.40 : 239.31 = 167.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.40/239.31 = 167.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.40x = 239.31 × 167.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.40x = 40,182.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,182.54/173.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.73

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