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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.86, 231.39 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.86, 231.39 and 124.12 is: 171.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.86 : 231.39 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.86/231.39 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.86x = 231.39 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.86x = 28,720.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,720.13/167.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.10

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