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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.40, 231 and 109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.40, 231 and 109.20 is: 150.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.40 : 231 = 109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.40/231 = 109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.40x = 231 × 109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.40x = 25,225.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,225.20/167.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.69

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