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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.25, 230.81 and 109.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.25, 230.81 and 109.16 is: 150.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.25 : 230.81 = 109.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.25/230.81 = 109.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.25x = 230.81 × 109.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.25x = 25,193.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,193.52/167.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.63

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