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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.56, 230.94 and 134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.56, 230.94 and 134.68 is: 185.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.56 : 230.94 = 134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.56/230.94 = 134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.56x = 230.94 × 134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.56x = 31,103.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,103.00/167.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.62

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