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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.54, 231.21 and 118.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.54, 231.21 and 118.43 is: 163.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.54 : 231.21 = 118.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.54/231.21 = 118.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.54x = 231.21 × 118.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.54x = 27,382.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,382.20/167.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.44

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