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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.46, 230.84 and 128.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.46, 230.84 and 128.14 is: 176.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.46 : 230.84 = 128.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.46/230.84 = 128.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.46x = 230.84 × 128.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.46x = 29,579.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,579.84/167.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.64

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