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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.92, 231.46 and 118.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.92, 231.46 and 118.74 is: 163.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.92 : 231.46 = 118.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.92/231.46 = 118.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.92x = 231.46 × 118.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.92x = 27,483.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,483.56/167.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.67

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