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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.72, 231.46 and 108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.72, 231.46 and 108.72 is: 150.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.72 : 231.46 = 108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.72/231.46 = 108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.72x = 231.46 × 108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.72x = 25,164.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,164.33/167.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.04

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