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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.30, 231.07 and 118.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.30, 231.07 and 118.39 is: 163.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.30 : 231.07 = 118.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.30/231.07 = 118.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.30x = 231.07 × 118.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.30x = 27,356.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,356.38/167.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.52

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