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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.26, 230.84 and 101.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.26, 230.84 and 101.79 is: 140.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.26 : 230.84 = 101.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.26/230.84 = 101.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.26x = 230.84 × 101.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.26x = 23,497.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,497.20/167.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.48

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