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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.77, 268.29 and 167.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.77, 268.29 and 167.23 is: 230.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.77 : 268.29 = 167.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.77/268.29 = 167.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.77x = 268.29 × 167.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.77x = 44,866.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,866.14/194.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.35

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