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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.19, 230.65 and 123.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.19, 230.65 and 123.02 is: 169.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.19 : 230.65 = 123.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.19/230.65 = 123.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.19x = 230.65 × 123.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.19x = 28,373.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,373.97/167.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.71

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