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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.09, 230.33 and 144.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.09, 230.33 and 144.91 is: 199.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.09 : 230.33 = 144.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.09/230.33 = 144.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.09x = 230.33 × 144.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.09x = 33,375.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,375.24/167.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.74

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