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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.52, 266.42 and 167.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.52, 266.42 and 167.64 is: 230.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.52 : 266.42 = 167.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.52/266.42 = 167.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.52x = 266.42 × 167.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.52x = 44,662.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,662.07/193.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.78

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