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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.16, 230.55 and 120.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.16, 230.55 and 120.54 is: 166.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.16 : 230.55 = 120.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.16/230.55 = 120.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.16x = 230.55 × 120.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.16x = 27,790.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,790.50/167.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.25

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