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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.74, 231.87 and 128.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.74, 231.87 and 128.86 is: 178.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.74 : 231.87 = 128.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.74/231.87 = 128.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.74x = 231.87 × 128.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.74x = 29,878.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,878.77/167.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.13

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