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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.58, 231.12 and 130.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.58, 231.12 and 130.62 is: 180.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.58 : 231.12 = 130.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.58/231.12 = 130.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.58x = 231.12 × 130.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.58x = 30,188.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,188.89/167.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.15

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