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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.33, 230.96 and 118.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.33, 230.96 and 118.22 is: 163.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.33 : 230.96 = 118.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.33/230.96 = 118.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.33x = 230.96 × 118.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.33x = 27,302.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,302.35/167.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.17

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