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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167, 230.10 and 140.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167, 230.10 and 140.62 is: 193.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167 : 230.10 = 140.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167/230.10 = 140.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167x = 230.10 × 140.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167x = 32,356.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,356.66/167
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.75

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