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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.02, 230.20 and 164.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.02, 230.20 and 164.90 is: 227.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.02 : 230.20 = 164.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.02/230.20 = 164.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.02x = 230.20 × 164.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.02x = 37,959.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,959.98/167.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.28

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