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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.16, 230.34 and 123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.16, 230.34 and 123.36 is: 169.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.16 : 230.34 = 123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.16/230.34 = 123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.16x = 230.34 × 123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.16x = 28,414.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,414.74/167.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.99

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