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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.83, 231.07 and 130.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.83, 231.07 and 130.39 is: 179.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.83 : 231.07 = 130.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.83/231.07 = 130.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.83x = 231.07 × 130.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.83x = 30,127.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,127.41/167.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.52

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