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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.42, 231.28 and 118.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.42, 231.28 and 118.28 is: 163.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.42 : 231.28 = 118.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.42/231.28 = 118.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.42x = 231.28 × 118.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.42x = 27,355.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,355.80/167.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.40

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