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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.25, 230.71 and 105.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.25, 230.71 and 105.05 is: 144.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.25 : 230.71 = 105.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.25/230.71 = 105.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.25x = 230.71 × 105.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.25x = 24,236.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,236.09/167.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.91

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