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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.22, 230.64 and 122.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.22, 230.64 and 122.97 is: 169.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.22 : 230.64 = 122.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.22/230.64 = 122.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.22x = 230.64 × 122.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.22x = 28,362.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,362.67/167.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.61

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