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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.01, 230.72 and 132.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.01, 230.72 and 132.27 is: 182.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.01 : 230.72 = 132.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.01/230.72 = 132.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.01x = 230.72 × 132.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.01x = 30,516.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,516.67/167.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.72

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