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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.92, 231.79 and 124.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.92, 231.79 and 124.18 is: 171.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.92 : 231.79 = 124.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.92/231.79 = 124.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.92x = 231.79 × 124.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.92x = 28,783.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,783.68/167.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.41

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