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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.12, 230.52 and 114.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.12, 230.52 and 114.57 is: 158.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.12 : 230.52 = 114.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.12/230.52 = 114.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.12x = 230.52 × 114.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.12x = 26,410.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,410.68/167.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.04

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