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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.24, 230.82 and 154.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.24, 230.82 and 154.19 is: 212.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.24 : 230.82 = 154.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.24/230.82 = 154.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.24x = 230.82 × 154.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.24x = 35,590.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,590.14/167.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.81

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