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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.18, 230.91 and 118.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.18, 230.91 and 118.27 is: 163.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.18 : 230.91 = 118.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.18/230.91 = 118.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.18x = 230.91 × 118.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.18x = 27,309.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,309.73/167.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.36

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