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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.24, 230.81 and 108.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.24, 230.81 and 108.29 is: 149.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.24 : 230.81 = 108.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.24/230.81 = 108.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.24x = 230.81 × 108.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.24x = 24,992.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,992.72/167.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.45

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