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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.87, 242.20 and 167.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.87, 242.20 and 167.67 is: 230.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.87 : 242.20 = 167.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.87/242.20 = 167.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.87x = 242.20 × 167.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.87x = 40,610.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,610.12/175.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.91

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