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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.92, 230.91 and 162.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.92, 230.91 and 162.80 is: 223.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.92 : 230.91 = 162.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.92/230.91 = 162.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.92x = 230.91 × 162.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.92x = 37,592.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,592.15/167.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.87

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