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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.54, 231.17 and 98.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.54, 231.17 and 98.50 is: 135.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.54 : 231.17 = 98.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.54/231.17 = 98.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.54x = 231.17 × 98.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.54x = 22,770.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,770.25/167.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.91

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