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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.96, 231.84 and 121.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.96, 231.84 and 121.34 is: 167.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.96 : 231.84 = 121.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.96/231.84 = 121.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.96x = 231.84 × 121.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.96x = 28,131.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,131.47/167.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.49

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