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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.61, 231.42 and 130.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.61, 231.42 and 130.71 is: 180.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.61 : 231.42 = 130.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.61/231.42 = 130.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.61x = 231.42 × 130.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.61x = 30,248.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,248.91/167.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.47

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