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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.34, 230.82 and 161.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.34, 230.82 and 161.46 is: 222.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.34 : 230.82 = 161.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.34/230.82 = 161.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.34x = 230.82 × 161.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.34x = 37,268.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,268.20/167.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.71

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