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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.84, 231.82 and 131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.84, 231.82 and 131.44 is: 181.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.84 : 231.82 = 131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.84/231.82 = 131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.84x = 231.82 × 131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.84x = 30,470.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,470.42/167.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.54

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