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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.30, 230.79 and 105.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.30, 230.79 and 105.02 is: 144.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.30 : 230.79 = 105.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.30/230.79 = 105.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.30x = 230.79 × 105.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.30x = 24,236.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,236.41/167.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.87

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