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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.09, 230.65 and 149.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.09, 230.65 and 149.57 is: 206.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.09 : 230.65 = 149.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.09/230.65 = 149.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.09x = 230.65 × 149.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.09x = 34,499.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,499.35/167.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.47

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