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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.39, 230.73 and 132.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.39, 230.73 and 132.26 is: 182.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.39 : 230.73 = 132.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.39/230.73 = 132.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.39x = 230.73 × 132.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.39x = 30,515.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,515.20/167.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.31

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