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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.79, 231.49 and 118.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.79, 231.49 and 118.65 is: 163.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.79 : 231.49 = 118.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.79/231.49 = 118.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.79x = 231.49 × 118.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.79x = 27,466.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,466.29/167.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.69

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