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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.43, 230.97 and 109.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.43, 230.97 and 109.23 is: 150.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.43 : 230.97 = 109.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.43/230.97 = 109.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.43x = 230.97 × 109.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.43x = 25,228.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,228.85/167.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.68

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