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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.77, 231.24 and 130.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.77, 231.24 and 130.96 is: 180.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.77 : 231.24 = 130.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.77/231.24 = 130.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.77x = 231.24 × 130.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.77x = 30,283.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,283.19/167.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.50

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