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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.15, 230.28 and 149.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.15, 230.28 and 149.60 is: 206.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.15 : 230.28 = 149.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.15/230.28 = 149.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.15x = 230.28 × 149.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.15x = 34,448.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,448.74/167.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.10

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