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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.90, 231.95 and 131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.90, 231.95 and 131.52 is: 181.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.90 : 231.95 = 131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.90/231.95 = 131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.90x = 231.95 × 131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.90x = 30,505.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,505.41/167.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.69

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