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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.28, 230.98 and 130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.28, 230.98 and 130.40 is: 180.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.28 : 230.98 = 130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.28/230.98 = 130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.28x = 230.98 × 130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.28x = 30,119.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,119.79/167.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.06

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