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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.53, 230.88 and 115.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.53, 230.88 and 115.09 is: 158.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.53 : 230.88 = 115.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.53/230.88 = 115.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.53x = 230.88 × 115.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.53x = 26,571.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,571.98/167.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.61

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