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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.23, 230.57 and 123.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.23, 230.57 and 123.49 is: 170.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.23 : 230.57 = 123.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.23/230.57 = 123.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.23x = 230.57 × 123.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.23x = 28,473.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,473.09/167.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.26

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