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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.10, 230.60 and 123.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.10, 230.60 and 123.46 is: 170.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.10 : 230.60 = 123.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.10/230.60 = 123.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.10x = 230.60 × 123.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.10x = 28,469.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,469.88/167.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.38

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