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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.90, 231.69 and 115.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.90, 231.69 and 115.27 is: 159.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.90 : 231.69 = 115.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.90/231.69 = 115.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.90x = 231.69 × 115.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.90x = 26,707.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,707.09/167.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.07

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