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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.23, 230.61 and 111.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.23, 230.61 and 111.94 is: 154.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.23 : 230.61 = 111.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.23/230.61 = 111.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.23x = 230.61 × 111.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.23x = 25,814.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,814.48/167.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.37

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