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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.04, 230.31 and 130.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.04, 230.31 and 130.05 is: 179.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.04 : 230.31 = 130.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.04/230.31 = 130.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.04x = 230.31 × 130.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.04x = 29,951.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,951.82/167.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.31

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