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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.74, 231.60 and 115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.74, 231.60 and 115.38 is: 159.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.74 : 231.60 = 115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.74/231.60 = 115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.74x = 231.60 × 115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.74x = 26,722.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,722.01/167.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.31

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