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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.79, 231.65 and 123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.79, 231.65 and 123.50 is: 170.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.79 : 231.65 = 123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.79/231.65 = 123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.79x = 231.65 × 123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.79x = 28,607.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,607.00/167.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.49

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