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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.17, 230.61 and 104.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.17, 230.61 and 104.10 is: 143.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.17 : 230.61 = 104.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.17/230.61 = 104.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.17x = 230.61 × 104.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.17x = 24,006.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,006.50/167.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.61

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