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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.70, 266.72 and 167.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.70, 266.72 and 167.42 is: 230.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.70 : 266.72 = 167.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.70/266.72 = 167.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.70x = 266.72 × 167.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.70x = 44,653.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,653.43/193.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.53

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