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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.67, 231.22 and 105.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.67, 231.22 and 105.45 is: 145.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.67 : 231.22 = 105.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.67/231.22 = 105.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.67x = 231.22 × 105.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.67x = 24,382.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,382.15/167.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.42

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