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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.88, 231.76 and 112.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.88, 231.76 and 112.91 is: 155.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.88 : 231.76 = 112.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.88/231.76 = 112.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.88x = 231.76 × 112.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.88x = 26,166.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,166.86/167.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.87

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