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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.16, 231.12 and 148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.16, 231.12 and 148.08 is: 204.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.16 : 231.12 = 148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.16/231.12 = 148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.16x = 231.12 × 148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.16x = 34,224.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,224.25/167.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.74

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