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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.15, 230.57 and 104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.15, 230.57 and 104.96 is: 144.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.15 : 230.57 = 104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.15/230.57 = 104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.15x = 230.57 × 104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.15x = 24,198.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,198.95/167.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.78

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