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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.36, 230.97 and 117.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.36, 230.97 and 117.57 is: 162.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.36 : 230.97 = 117.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.36/230.97 = 117.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.36x = 230.97 × 117.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.36x = 27,155.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,155.14/167.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.26

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