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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.87, 231.72 and 123.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.87, 231.72 and 123.77 is: 170.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.87 : 231.72 = 123.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.87/231.72 = 123.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.87x = 231.72 × 123.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.87x = 28,679.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,679.98/167.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.85

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