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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.22, 241.67 and 167.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.22, 241.67 and 167.47 is: 230.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.22 : 241.67 = 167.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.22/241.67 = 167.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.22x = 241.67 × 167.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.22x = 40,471.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,471.27/175.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.97

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