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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.83, 231.83 and 132.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.83, 231.83 and 132.90 is: 183.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.83 : 231.83 = 132.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.83/231.83 = 132.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.83x = 231.83 × 132.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.83x = 30,810.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,810.21/167.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.58

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