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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.84, 231.40 and 135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.84, 231.40 and 135.04 is: 186.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.84 : 231.40 = 135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.84/231.40 = 135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.84x = 231.40 × 135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.84x = 31,248.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,248.26/167.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.18

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