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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.16, 230.01 and 162.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.16, 230.01 and 162.15 is: 223.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.16 : 230.01 = 162.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.16/230.01 = 162.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.16x = 230.01 × 162.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.16x = 37,296.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,296.12/167.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.12

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