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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.29, 230.62 and 130.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.29, 230.62 and 130.02 is: 179.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.29 : 230.62 = 130.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.29/230.62 = 130.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.29x = 230.62 × 130.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.29x = 29,985.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,985.21/167.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.24

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