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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.22, 230.88 and 120.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.22, 230.88 and 120.66 is: 166.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.22 : 230.88 = 120.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.22/230.88 = 120.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.22x = 230.88 × 120.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.22x = 27,857.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,857.98/167.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.59

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