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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.06, 230.42 and 114.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.06, 230.42 and 114.55 is: 157.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.06 : 230.42 = 114.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.06/230.42 = 114.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.06x = 230.42 × 114.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.06x = 26,394.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,394.61/167.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.99

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