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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.96, 231.64 and 135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.96, 231.64 and 135.20 is: 186.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.96 : 231.64 = 135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.96/231.64 = 135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.96x = 231.64 × 135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.96x = 31,317.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,317.73/167.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.46

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