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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.19, 230.76 and 120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.19, 230.76 and 120.72 is: 166.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.19 : 230.76 = 120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.19/230.76 = 120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.19x = 230.76 × 120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.19x = 27,856.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,856.74/167.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.62

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