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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.08, 230.66 and 115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.08, 230.66 and 115.40 is: 159.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.08 : 230.66 = 115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.08/230.66 = 115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.08x = 230.66 × 115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.08x = 26,618.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,618.16/167.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.31

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