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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.25, 230.90 and 130.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.25, 230.90 and 130.33 is: 179.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.25 : 230.90 = 130.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.25/230.90 = 130.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.25x = 230.90 × 130.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.25x = 30,093.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,093.20/167.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.93

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