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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.46, 231.17 and 156.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.46, 231.17 and 156.44 is: 215.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.46 : 231.17 = 156.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.46/231.17 = 156.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.46x = 231.17 × 156.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.46x = 36,164.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,164.23/167.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.96

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