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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.28, 230.94 and 112.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.28, 230.94 and 112.10 is: 154.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.28 : 230.94 = 112.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.28/230.94 = 112.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.28x = 230.94 × 112.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.28x = 25,888.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,888.37/167.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.76

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