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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.18, 230.62 and 101.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.18, 230.62 and 101.64 is: 140.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.18 : 230.62 = 101.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.18/230.62 = 101.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.18x = 230.62 × 101.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.18x = 23,440.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,440.22/167.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.21

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