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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.23, 230.79 and 108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.23, 230.79 and 108.30 is: 149.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.23 : 230.79 = 108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.23/230.79 = 108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.23x = 230.79 × 108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.23x = 24,994.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,994.56/167.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.46

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