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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.68, 231.52 and 124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.68, 231.52 and 124.16 is: 171.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.68 : 231.52 = 124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.68/231.52 = 124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.68x = 231.52 × 124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.68x = 28,745.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,745.52/167.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.43

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