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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.92, 231.90 and 112.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.92, 231.90 and 112.84 is: 155.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.92 : 231.90 = 112.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.92/231.90 = 112.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.92x = 231.90 × 112.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.92x = 26,167.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,167.60/167.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.83

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