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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.63, 231.46 and 132.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.63, 231.46 and 132.83 is: 183.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.63 : 231.46 = 132.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.63/231.46 = 132.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.63x = 231.46 × 132.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.63x = 30,746.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,746.26/167.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.42

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