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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.79, 231.78 and 131.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.79, 231.78 and 131.41 is: 181.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.79 : 231.78 = 131.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.79/231.78 = 131.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.79x = 231.78 × 131.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.79x = 30,458.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,458.21/167.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.53

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