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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.25, 230.49 and 120.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.25, 230.49 and 120.54 is: 166.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.25 : 230.49 = 120.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.25/230.49 = 120.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.25x = 230.49 × 120.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.25x = 27,783.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,783.26/167.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.12

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