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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.65, 264.33 and 167.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.65, 264.33 and 167.05 is: 230.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.65 : 264.33 = 167.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.65/264.33 = 167.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.65x = 264.33 × 167.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.65x = 44,156.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,156.33/191.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.40

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