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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.66, 231.30 and 134.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.66, 231.30 and 134.96 is: 186.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.66 : 231.30 = 134.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.66/231.30 = 134.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.66x = 231.30 × 134.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.66x = 31,216.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,216.25/167.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.19

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