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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167, 230.46 and 108.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167, 230.46 and 108.88 is: 150.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167 : 230.46 = 108.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167/230.46 = 108.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167x = 230.46 × 108.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167x = 25,092.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,092.48/167
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.25

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