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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.10, 230.64 and 101.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.10, 230.64 and 101.64 is: 140.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.10 : 230.64 = 101.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.10/230.64 = 101.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.10x = 230.64 × 101.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.10x = 23,442.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,442.25/167.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.29

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