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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.01, 230.41 and 104.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.01, 230.41 and 104.86 is: 144.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.01 : 230.41 = 104.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.01/230.41 = 104.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.01x = 230.41 × 104.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.01x = 24,160.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,160.79/167.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.67

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