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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.27, 230.45 and 154.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.27, 230.45 and 154.71 is: 213.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.27 : 230.45 = 154.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.27/230.45 = 154.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.27x = 230.45 × 154.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.27x = 35,652.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,652.15/167.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.15

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