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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.32, 230.88 and 98.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.32, 230.88 and 98.32 is: 135.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.32 : 230.88 = 98.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.32/230.88 = 98.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.32x = 230.88 × 98.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.32x = 22,700.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,700.12/167.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.67

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