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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.85, 231.59 and 131.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.85, 231.59 and 131.01 is: 180.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.85 : 231.59 = 131.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.85/231.59 = 131.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.85x = 231.59 × 131.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.85x = 30,339.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,339.95/167.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.76

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