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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.03, 230.79 and 160.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.03, 230.79 and 160.98 is: 222.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.03 : 230.79 = 160.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.03/230.79 = 160.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.03x = 230.79 × 160.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.03x = 37,152.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,152.31/167.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.43

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