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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.96, 231.79 and 102.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.96, 231.79 and 102.47 is: 141.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.96 : 231.79 = 102.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.96/231.79 = 102.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.96x = 231.79 × 102.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.96x = 23,751.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,751.52/167.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.41

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