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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.14, 230.58 and 128.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.14, 230.58 and 128.26 is: 176.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.14 : 230.58 = 128.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.14/230.58 = 128.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.14x = 230.58 × 128.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.14x = 29,574.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,574.19/167.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.94

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