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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.09, 230.58 and 118.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.09, 230.58 and 118.05 is: 162.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.09 : 230.58 = 118.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.09/230.58 = 118.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.09x = 230.58 × 118.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.09x = 27,219.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,219.97/167.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.91

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