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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.76, 231.36 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.76, 231.36 and 123.96 is: 170.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.76 : 231.36 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.76/231.36 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.76x = 231.36 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.76x = 28,679.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,679.39/167.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.95

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