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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.80, 230.97 and 124.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.80, 230.97 and 124.06 is: 170.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.80 : 230.97 = 124.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.80/230.97 = 124.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.80x = 230.97 × 124.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.80x = 28,654.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,654.14/167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.76

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