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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.98, 231.95 and 105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.98, 231.95 and 105.84 is: 146.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.98 : 231.95 = 105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.98/231.95 = 105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.98x = 231.95 × 105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.98x = 24,549.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,549.59/167.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.15

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