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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.10, 230.42 and 108.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.10, 230.42 and 108.86 is: 150.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.10 : 230.42 = 108.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.10/230.42 = 108.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.10x = 230.42 × 108.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.10x = 25,081.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,081.82/167.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.10

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