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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.12, 230.76 and 145.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.12, 230.76 and 145.28 is: 200.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.12 : 230.76 = 145.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.12/230.76 = 145.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.12x = 230.76 × 145.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.12x = 33,524.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,524.81/167.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.60

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