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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.66, 231.42 and 109.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.66, 231.42 and 109.45 is: 151.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.66 : 231.42 = 109.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.66/231.42 = 109.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.66x = 231.42 × 109.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.66x = 25,328.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,328.92/167.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.07

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