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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.41, 230.99 and 96.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.41, 230.99 and 96.51 is: 133.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.41 : 230.99 = 96.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.41/230.99 = 96.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.41x = 230.99 × 96.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.41x = 22,292.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,292.84/167.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.16

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