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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.92, 231.48 and 129.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.92, 231.48 and 129.04 is: 177.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.92 : 231.48 = 129.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.92/231.48 = 129.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.92x = 231.48 × 129.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.92x = 29,870.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,870.18/167.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.88

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