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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.11, 230.45 and 120.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.11, 230.45 and 120.39 is: 166.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.11 : 230.45 = 120.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.11/230.45 = 120.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.11x = 230.45 × 120.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.11x = 27,742.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,742.41/167.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.01

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