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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.04, 230.40 and 134.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.04, 230.40 and 134.37 is: 185.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.04 : 230.40 = 134.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.04/230.40 = 134.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.04x = 230.40 × 134.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.04x = 30,958.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,958.85/167.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.34

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