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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.16, 230.58 and 120.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.16, 230.58 and 120.66 is: 166.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.16 : 230.58 = 120.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.16/230.58 = 120.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.16x = 230.58 × 120.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.16x = 27,820.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,820.92/167.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.43

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