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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.26, 230.82 and 109

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.26, 230.82 and 109 is: 150.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.26 : 230.82 = 109 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.26/230.82 = 109/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.26x = 230.82 × 109
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.26x = 25,159.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,159.38/167.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.42

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