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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.87, 231.73 and 121.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.87, 231.73 and 121.16 is: 167.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.87 : 231.73 = 121.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.87/231.73 = 121.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.87x = 231.73 × 121.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.87x = 28,076.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,076.68/167.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.25

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