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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.83, 231.73 and 118.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.83, 231.73 and 118.15 is: 163.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.83 : 231.73 = 118.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.83/231.73 = 118.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.83x = 231.73 × 118.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.83x = 27,378.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,378.02/167.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.13

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