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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.06, 230.29 and 143.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.06, 230.29 and 143.62 is: 197.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.06 : 230.29 = 143.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.06/230.29 = 143.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.06x = 230.29 × 143.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.06x = 33,075.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,075.42/167.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.98

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