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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.46, 231.15 and 130.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.46, 231.15 and 130.87 is: 180.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.46 : 231.15 = 130.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.46/231.15 = 130.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.46x = 231.15 × 130.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.46x = 30,250.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,250.60/167.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.64

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