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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.16, 259.11 and 167.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.16, 259.11 and 167.55 is: 230.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.16 : 259.11 = 167.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.16/259.11 = 167.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.16x = 259.11 × 167.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.16x = 43,413.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,413.88/188.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.73

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