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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.25, 230.71 and 118.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.25, 230.71 and 118.35 is: 163.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.25 : 230.71 = 118.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.25/230.71 = 118.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.25x = 230.71 × 118.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.25x = 27,304.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,304.53/167.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.26

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