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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.24, 230.96 and 112.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.24, 230.96 and 112.04 is: 154.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.24 : 230.96 = 112.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.24/230.96 = 112.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.24x = 230.96 × 112.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.24x = 25,876.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,876.76/167.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.73

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