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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.36, 230.94 and 109.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.36, 230.94 and 109.23 is: 150.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.36 : 230.94 = 109.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.36/230.94 = 109.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.36x = 230.94 × 109.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.36x = 25,225.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,225.58/167.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.73

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