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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.38, 231 and 98.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.38, 231 and 98.38 is: 135.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.38 : 231 = 98.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.38/231 = 98.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.38x = 231 × 98.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.38x = 22,725.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,725.78/167.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.77

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