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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.93, 231.58 and 131.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.93, 231.58 and 131.08 is: 180.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.93 : 231.58 = 131.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.93/231.58 = 131.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.93x = 231.58 × 131.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.93x = 30,355.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,355.26/167.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.76

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