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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.78, 231.58 and 105.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.78, 231.58 and 105.57 is: 145.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.78 : 231.58 = 105.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.78/231.58 = 105.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.78x = 231.58 × 105.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.78x = 24,448.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,448.03/167.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.71

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