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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.21, 231.03 and 146.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.21, 231.03 and 146.45 is: 202.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.21 : 231.03 = 146.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.21/231.03 = 146.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.21x = 231.03 × 146.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.21x = 33,834.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,834.34/167.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.35

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