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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167, 230.52 and 146.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167, 230.52 and 146.30 is: 201.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167 : 230.52 = 146.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167/230.52 = 146.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167x = 230.52 × 146.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167x = 33,725.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,725.08/167
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.95

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