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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.77, 231.42 and 105.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.77, 231.42 and 105.55 is: 145.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.77 : 231.42 = 105.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.77/231.42 = 105.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.77x = 231.42 × 105.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.77x = 24,426.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,426.51/167.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.59

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