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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.28, 230.68 and 111.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.28, 230.68 and 111.96 is: 154.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.28 : 230.68 = 111.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.28/230.68 = 111.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.28x = 230.68 × 111.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.28x = 25,826.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,826.93/167.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.39

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