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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.91, 231.78 and 109.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.91, 231.78 and 109.71 is: 151.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.91 : 231.78 = 109.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.91/231.78 = 109.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.91x = 231.78 × 109.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.91x = 25,428.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,428.58/167.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.44

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