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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.12, 230.70 and 146.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.12, 230.70 and 146.42 is: 202.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.12 : 230.70 = 146.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.12/230.70 = 146.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.12x = 230.70 × 146.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.12x = 33,777.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,777.94/167.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.12

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