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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.27, 230.79 and 101.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.27, 230.79 and 101.77 is: 140.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.27 : 230.79 = 101.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.27/230.79 = 101.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.27x = 230.79 × 101.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.27x = 23,487.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,487.50/167.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.42

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