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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.45, 230.87 and 109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.45, 230.87 and 109.20 is: 150.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.45 : 230.87 = 109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.45/230.87 = 109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.45x = 230.87 × 109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.45x = 25,211.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,211.00/167.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.56

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