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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.63, 231.33 and 109.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.63, 231.33 and 109.51 is: 151.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.63 : 231.33 = 109.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.63/231.33 = 109.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.63x = 231.33 × 109.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.63x = 25,332.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,332.78/167.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.13

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