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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.67, 231.46 and 130.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.67, 231.46 and 130.97 is: 180.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.67 : 231.46 = 130.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.67/231.46 = 130.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.67x = 231.46 × 130.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.67x = 30,313.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,313.27/167.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.79

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