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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.12, 230.60 and 115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.12, 230.60 and 115.44 is: 159.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.12 : 230.60 = 115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.12/230.60 = 115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.12x = 230.60 × 115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.12x = 26,620.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,620.46/167.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.29

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