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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.42, 231 and 118.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.42, 231 and 118.46 is: 163.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.42 : 231 = 118.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.42/231 = 118.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.42x = 231 × 118.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.42x = 27,364.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,364.26/167.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.45

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