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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.14, 230.68 and 139.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.14, 230.68 and 139.46 is: 192.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.14 : 230.68 = 139.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.14/230.68 = 139.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.14x = 230.68 × 139.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.14x = 32,170.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,170.63/167.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.48

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