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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.03, 230.34 and 120.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.03, 230.34 and 120.70 is: 166.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.03 : 230.34 = 120.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.03/230.34 = 120.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.03x = 230.34 × 120.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.03x = 27,802.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,802.04/167.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.45

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