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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.52, 231.24 and 120.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.52, 231.24 and 120.96 is: 166.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.52 : 231.24 = 120.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.52/231.24 = 120.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.52x = 231.24 × 120.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.52x = 27,970.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,970.79/167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.97

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