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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.87, 231.61 and 108.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.87, 231.61 and 108.91 is: 150.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.87 : 231.61 = 108.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.87/231.61 = 108.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.87x = 231.61 × 108.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.87x = 25,223.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,223.79/167.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.26

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