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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.13, 230.40 and 117.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.13, 230.40 and 117.99 is: 162.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.13 : 230.40 = 117.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.13/230.40 = 117.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.13x = 230.40 × 117.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.13x = 27,184.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,184.90/167.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.66

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