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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.76, 231.08 and 134.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.76, 231.08 and 134.92 is: 185.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.76 : 231.08 = 134.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.76/231.08 = 134.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.76x = 231.08 × 134.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.76x = 31,177.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,177.31/167.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.84

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