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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.76, 231.60 and 154.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.76, 231.60 and 154.59 is: 213.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.76 : 231.60 = 154.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.76/231.60 = 154.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.76x = 231.60 × 154.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.76x = 35,802.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,802.76/167.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.42

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