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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.27, 230.85 and 109.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.27, 230.85 and 109.15 is: 150.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.27 : 230.85 = 109.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.27/230.85 = 109.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.27x = 230.85 × 109.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.27x = 25,196.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,196.70/167.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.64

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