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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.64, 230.99 and 162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.64, 230.99 and 162 is: 223.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.64 : 230.99 = 162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.64/230.99 = 162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.64x = 230.99 × 162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.64x = 37,419.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,419.57/167.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.22

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