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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.83, 231.74 and 135.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.83, 231.74 and 135.24 is: 186.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.83 : 231.74 = 135.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.83/231.74 = 135.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.83x = 231.74 × 135.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.83x = 31,340.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,340.52/167.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.74

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