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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.18, 230.59 and 153.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.18, 230.59 and 153.41 is: 211.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.18 : 230.59 = 153.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.18/230.59 = 153.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.18x = 230.59 × 153.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.18x = 35,374.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,374.81/167.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.60

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