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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.90, 231.56 and 118.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.90, 231.56 and 118.70 is: 163.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.90 : 231.56 = 118.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.90/231.56 = 118.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.90x = 231.56 × 118.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.90x = 27,486.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,486.17/167.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.71

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