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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.21, 230.79 and 101.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.21, 230.79 and 101.69 is: 140.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.21 : 230.79 = 101.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.21/230.79 = 101.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.21x = 230.79 × 101.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.21x = 23,469.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,469.04/167.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.36

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