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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.13, 230.58 and 134.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.13, 230.58 and 134.46 is: 185.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.13 : 230.58 = 134.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.13/230.58 = 134.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.13x = 230.58 × 134.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.13x = 31,003.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,003.79/167.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.51

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