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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.91, 231.59 and 112.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.91, 231.59 and 112.55 is: 155.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.91 : 231.59 = 112.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.91/231.59 = 112.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.91x = 231.59 × 112.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.91x = 26,063.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,063.94/167.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.23

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