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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.59, 231.11 and 130.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.59, 231.11 and 130.73 is: 180.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.59 : 231.11 = 130.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.59/231.11 = 130.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.59x = 231.11 × 130.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.59x = 30,213.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,213.42/167.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.28

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