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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.48, 231.32 and 128.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.48, 231.32 and 128.32 is: 177.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.48 : 231.32 = 128.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.48/231.32 = 128.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.48x = 231.32 × 128.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.48x = 29,682.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,682.98/167.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.23

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