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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.02, 230.44 and 144.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.02, 230.44 and 144.98 is: 200.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.02 : 230.44 = 144.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.02/230.44 = 144.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.02x = 230.44 × 144.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.02x = 33,409.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,409.19/167.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.03

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