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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.67, 231.26 and 124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.67, 231.26 and 124.20 is: 171.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.67 : 231.26 = 124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.67/231.26 = 124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.67x = 231.26 × 124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.67x = 28,721.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,721.87/167.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.30

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