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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.18, 230.59 and 108.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.18, 230.59 and 108.23 is: 149.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.18 : 230.59 = 108.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.18/230.59 = 108.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.18x = 230.59 × 108.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.18x = 24,957.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,957.06/167.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.29

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