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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.62, 230.80 and 128.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.62, 230.80 and 128.74 is: 177.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.62 : 230.80 = 128.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.62/230.80 = 128.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.62x = 230.80 × 128.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.62x = 29,713.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,713.19/167.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.27

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