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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.13, 230.63 and 101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.13, 230.63 and 101.70 is: 140.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.13 : 230.63 = 101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.13/230.63 = 101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.13x = 230.63 × 101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.13x = 23,454.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,454.56/167.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.34

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