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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.18, 230.54 and 132.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.18, 230.54 and 132.14 is: 182.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.18 : 230.54 = 132.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.18/230.54 = 132.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.18x = 230.54 × 132.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.18x = 30,463.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,463.56/167.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.22

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