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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.34, 231.12 and 123.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.34, 231.12 and 123.24 is: 170.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.34 : 231.12 = 123.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.34/231.12 = 123.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.34x = 231.12 × 123.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.34x = 28,483.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,483.23/167.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.21

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