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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.28, 230.46 and 140.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.28, 230.46 and 140.82 is: 194.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.28 : 230.46 = 140.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.28/230.46 = 140.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.28x = 230.46 × 140.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.28x = 32,453.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,453.38/167.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.01

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