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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.14, 230.28 and 117.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.14, 230.28 and 117.94 is: 162.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.14 : 230.28 = 117.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.14/230.28 = 117.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.14x = 230.28 × 117.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.14x = 27,159.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,159.22/167.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.49

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