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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.55, 231.12 and 130.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.55, 231.12 and 130.65 is: 180.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.55 : 231.12 = 130.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.55/231.12 = 130.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.55x = 231.12 × 130.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.55x = 30,195.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,195.83/167.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.22

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