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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.20, 230.63 and 108.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.20, 230.63 and 108.98 is: 150.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.20 : 230.63 = 108.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.20/230.63 = 108.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.20x = 230.63 × 108.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.20x = 25,132.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,132.36/167.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.32

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