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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.28, 230.88 and 132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.28, 230.88 and 132.24 is: 182.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.28 : 230.88 = 132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.28/230.88 = 132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.28x = 230.88 × 132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.28x = 30,531.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,531.57/167.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.52

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