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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.05, 230.52 and 104.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.05, 230.52 and 104.88 is: 144.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.05 : 230.52 = 104.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.05/230.52 = 104.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.05x = 230.52 × 104.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.05x = 24,176.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,176.94/167.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.73

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