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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.28, 230.71 and 105.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.28, 230.71 and 105.06 is: 144.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.28 : 230.71 = 105.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.28/230.71 = 105.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.28x = 230.71 × 105.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.28x = 24,238.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,238.39/167.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.90

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