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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.92, 231.84 and 129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.92, 231.84 and 129.28 is: 178.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.92 : 231.84 = 129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.92/231.84 = 129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.92x = 231.84 × 129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.92x = 29,972.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,972.28/167.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.49

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