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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.76, 231.62 and 102.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.76, 231.62 and 102.33 is: 141.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.76 : 231.62 = 102.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.76/231.62 = 102.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.76x = 231.62 × 102.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.76x = 23,701.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,701.16/167.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.28

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