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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.84, 231.57 and 115.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.84, 231.57 and 115.28 is: 159.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.84 : 231.57 = 115.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.84/231.57 = 115.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.84x = 231.57 × 115.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.84x = 26,695.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,695.39/167.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.05

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