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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.98, 231.75 and 133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.98, 231.75 and 133 is: 183.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.98 : 231.75 = 133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.98/231.75 = 133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.98x = 231.75 × 133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.98x = 30,822.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,822.75/167.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.49

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