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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.36, 230.67 and 114.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.36, 230.67 and 114.81 is: 158.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.36 : 230.67 = 114.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.36/230.67 = 114.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.36x = 230.67 × 114.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.36x = 26,483.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,483.22/167.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.25

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