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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.40, 230.94 and 109.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.40, 230.94 and 109.08 is: 150.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.40 : 230.94 = 109.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.40/230.94 = 109.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.40x = 230.94 × 109.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.40x = 25,190.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,190.94/167.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.48

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