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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.27, 230.73 and 105.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.27, 230.73 and 105.04 is: 144.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.27 : 230.73 = 105.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.27/230.73 = 105.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.27x = 230.73 × 105.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.27x = 24,234.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,234.73/167.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.88

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