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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.01, 230.25 and 120.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.01, 230.25 and 120.34 is: 165.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.01 : 230.25 = 120.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.01/230.25 = 120.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.01x = 230.25 × 120.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.01x = 27,708.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,708.29/167.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.91

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