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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.61, 230.79 and 160.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.61, 230.79 and 160.69 is: 221.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.61 : 230.79 = 160.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.61/230.79 = 160.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.61x = 230.79 × 160.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.61x = 37,086.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,086.12/167.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.26

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