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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.88, 231.70 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.88, 231.70 and 131.04 is: 180.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.88 : 231.70 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.88/231.70 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.88x = 231.70 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.88x = 30,361.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,361.97/167.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.86

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