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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.33, 230.82 and 136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.33, 230.82 and 136.28 is: 187.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.33 : 230.82 = 136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.33/230.82 = 136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.33x = 230.82 × 136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.33x = 31,456.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,456.15/167.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.99

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