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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.67, 231.63 and 121.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.67, 231.63 and 121.23 is: 167.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.67 : 231.63 = 121.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.67/231.63 = 121.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.67x = 231.63 × 121.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.67x = 28,080.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,080.50/167.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.47

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