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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.44, 230.74 and 136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.44, 230.74 and 136.44 is: 188.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.44 : 230.74 = 136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.44/230.74 = 136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.44x = 230.74 × 136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.44x = 31,482.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,482.17/167.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.02

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