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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.17, 230.60 and 155.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.17, 230.60 and 155.45 is: 214.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.17 : 230.60 = 155.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.17/230.60 = 155.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.17x = 230.60 × 155.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.17x = 35,845.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,845.62/167.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.43

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