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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.61, 231.32 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.61, 231.32 and 105.50 is: 145.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.61 : 231.32 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.61/231.32 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.61x = 231.32 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.61x = 24,402.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,402.58/167.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.59

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