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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.70, 231.35 and 118.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.70, 231.35 and 118.47 is: 163.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.70 : 231.35 = 118.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.70/231.35 = 118.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.70x = 231.35 × 118.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.70x = 27,407.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,407.44/167.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.43

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