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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.72, 231.60 and 124.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.72, 231.60 and 124.04 is: 171.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.72 : 231.60 = 124.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.72/231.60 = 124.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.72x = 231.60 × 124.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.72x = 28,727.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,727.66/167.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.28

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