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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.78, 231.62 and 130.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.78, 231.62 and 130.36 is: 179.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.78 : 231.62 = 130.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.78/231.62 = 130.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.78x = 231.62 × 130.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.78x = 30,193.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,193.73/167.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.96

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