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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.18, 230.60 and 111.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.18, 230.60 and 111.16 is: 153.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.18 : 230.60 = 111.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.18/230.60 = 111.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.18x = 230.60 × 111.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.18x = 25,633.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,633.50/167.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.33

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