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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.19, 230.51 and 147.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.19, 230.51 and 147.61 is: 203.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.19 : 230.51 = 147.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.19/230.51 = 147.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.19x = 230.51 × 147.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.19x = 34,025.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,025.58/167.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.51

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