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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.60, 231.34 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.60, 231.34 and 105.48 is: 145.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.60 : 231.34 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.60/231.34 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.60x = 231.34 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.60x = 24,401.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,401.74/167.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.60

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