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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.22, 230.49 and 142.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.22, 230.49 and 142.56 is: 196.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.22 : 230.49 = 142.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.22/230.49 = 142.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.22x = 230.49 × 142.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.22x = 32,858.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,858.65/167.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.50

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