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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.52, 230.95 and 130.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.52, 230.95 and 130.11 is: 179.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.52 : 230.95 = 130.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.52/230.95 = 130.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.52x = 230.95 × 130.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.52x = 30,048.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,048.20/167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.37

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