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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.19, 230.59 and 154.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.19, 230.59 and 154.09 is: 212.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.19 : 230.59 = 154.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.19/230.59 = 154.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.19x = 230.59 × 154.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.19x = 35,531.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,531.61/167.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.52

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