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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.05, 230.44 and 111.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.05, 230.44 and 111.79 is: 154.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.05 : 230.44 = 111.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.05/230.44 = 111.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.05x = 230.44 × 111.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.05x = 25,760.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,760.03/167.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.21

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