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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.13, 230.61 and 104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.13, 230.61 and 104.94 is: 144.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.13 : 230.61 = 104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.13/230.61 = 104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.13x = 230.61 × 104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.13x = 24,200.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,200.21/167.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.80

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