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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.42, 230.90 and 128.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.42, 230.90 and 128.13 is: 176.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.42 : 230.90 = 128.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.42/230.90 = 128.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.42x = 230.90 × 128.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.42x = 29,584.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,584.58/167.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.71

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