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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.68, 231.24 and 130.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.68, 231.24 and 130.83 is: 180.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.68 : 231.24 = 130.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.68/231.24 = 130.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.68x = 231.24 × 130.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.68x = 30,252.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,252.22/167.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.41

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