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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.24, 230.56 and 136.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.24, 230.56 and 136.10 is: 187.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.24 : 230.56 = 136.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.24/230.56 = 136.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.24x = 230.56 × 136.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.24x = 31,379.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,379.22/167.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.63

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