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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.07, 230.58 and 120.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.07, 230.58 and 120.59 is: 166.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.07 : 230.58 = 120.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.07/230.58 = 120.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.07x = 230.58 × 120.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.07x = 27,806.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,806.22/167.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.43

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