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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.87, 231.57 and 115.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.87, 231.57 and 115.41 is: 159.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.87 : 231.57 = 115.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.87/231.57 = 115.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.87x = 231.57 × 115.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.87x = 26,725.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,725.49/167.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.20

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