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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.41, 230.88 and 109.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.41, 230.88 and 109.18 is: 150.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.41 : 230.88 = 109.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.41/230.88 = 109.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.41x = 230.88 × 109.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.41x = 25,207.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,207.48/167.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.57

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