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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.31, 230.38 and 134.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.31, 230.38 and 134.51 is: 185.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.31 : 230.38 = 134.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.31/230.38 = 134.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.31x = 230.38 × 134.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.31x = 30,986.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,986.93/167.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.21

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