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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.28, 230.87 and 101.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.28, 230.87 and 101.78 is: 140.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.28 : 230.87 = 101.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.28/230.87 = 101.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.28x = 230.87 × 101.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.28x = 23,497.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,497.95/167.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.47

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