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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.70, 231.44 and 108.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.70, 231.44 and 108.71 is: 150.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.70 : 231.44 = 108.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.70/231.44 = 108.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.70x = 231.44 × 108.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.70x = 25,160.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,160.31/167.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.03

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