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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.35, 230.79 and 120.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.35, 230.79 and 120.76 is: 166.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.35 : 230.79 = 120.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.35/230.79 = 120.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.35x = 230.79 × 120.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.35x = 27,870.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,870.20/167.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.54

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