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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.66, 231.21 and 115.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.66, 231.21 and 115.10 is: 158.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.66 : 231.21 = 115.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.66/231.21 = 115.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.66x = 231.21 × 115.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.66x = 26,612.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,612.27/167.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.73

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