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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.88, 231.62 and 109.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.88, 231.62 and 109.70 is: 151.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.88 : 231.62 = 109.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.88/231.62 = 109.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.88x = 231.62 × 109.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.88x = 25,407.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,407.01/167.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.34

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