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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.03, 230.19 and 114.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.03, 230.19 and 114.59 is: 157.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.03 : 230.19 = 114.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.03/230.19 = 114.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.03x = 230.19 × 114.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.03x = 26,377.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,377.47/167.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.92

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