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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.24, 231.06 and 139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.24, 231.06 and 139.52 is: 192.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.24 : 231.06 = 139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.24/231.06 = 139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.24x = 231.06 × 139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.24x = 32,237.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,237.49/167.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.76

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