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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.09, 230.67 and 114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.09, 230.67 and 114.75 is: 158.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.09 : 230.67 = 114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.09/230.67 = 114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.09x = 230.67 × 114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.09x = 26,469.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,469.38/167.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.42

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