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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.91, 231.55 and 118.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.91, 231.55 and 118.09 is: 162.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.91 : 231.55 = 118.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.91/231.55 = 118.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.91x = 231.55 × 118.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.91x = 27,343.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,343.74/167.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.85

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