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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.23, 230.65 and 108.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.23, 230.65 and 108.18 is: 149.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.23 : 230.65 = 108.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.23/230.65 = 108.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.23x = 230.65 × 108.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.23x = 24,951.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,951.72/167.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.21

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