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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.38, 230.76 and 134.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.38, 230.76 and 134.58 is: 185.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.38 : 230.76 = 134.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.38/230.76 = 134.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.38x = 230.76 × 134.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.38x = 31,055.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,055.68/167.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.54

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