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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.42, 231.08 and 162.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.42, 231.08 and 162.29 is: 223.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.42 : 231.08 = 162.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.42/231.08 = 162.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.42x = 231.08 × 162.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.42x = 37,501.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,501.74/167.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.99

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