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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.39, 230.69 and 130.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.39, 230.69 and 130.49 is: 179.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.39 : 230.69 = 130.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.39/230.69 = 130.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.39x = 230.69 × 130.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.39x = 30,102.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,102.09/167.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.83

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