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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.35, 230.97 and 156.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.35, 230.97 and 156.37 is: 215.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.35 : 230.97 = 156.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.35/230.97 = 156.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.35x = 230.97 × 156.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.35x = 36,116.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,116.78/167.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.82

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