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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.54, 231.26 and 118.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.54, 231.26 and 118.53 is: 163.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.54 : 231.26 = 118.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.54/231.26 = 118.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.54x = 231.26 × 118.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.54x = 27,410.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,410.66/167.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.61

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