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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.19, 230.73 and 101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.19, 230.73 and 101.70 is: 140.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.19 : 230.73 = 101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.19/230.73 = 101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.19x = 230.73 × 101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.19x = 23,465.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,465.24/167.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.35

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