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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.17, 265.91 and 167.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.17, 265.91 and 167.03 is: 229.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.17 : 265.91 = 167.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.17/265.91 = 167.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.17x = 265.91 × 167.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.17x = 44,414.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,414.95/193.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.93

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