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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.69, 231.32 and 130.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.69, 231.32 and 130.84 is: 180.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.69 : 231.32 = 130.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.69/231.32 = 130.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.69x = 231.32 × 130.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.69x = 30,265.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,265.66/167.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.48

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