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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167, 229.98 and 148.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167, 229.98 and 148.52 is: 204.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167 : 229.98 = 148.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167/229.98 = 148.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167x = 229.98 × 148.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167x = 34,156.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,156.63/167
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.53

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