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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.36, 230.60 and 134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.36, 230.60 and 134.48 is: 185.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.36 : 230.60 = 134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.36/230.60 = 134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.36x = 230.60 × 134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.36x = 31,011.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,011.09/167.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.30

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