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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.58, 231.08 and 136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.58, 231.08 and 136.44 is: 188.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.58 : 231.08 = 136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.58/231.08 = 136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.58x = 231.08 × 136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.58x = 31,527.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,527.87/167.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.13

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