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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.30, 230.63 and 146.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.30, 230.63 and 146.78 is: 202.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.30 : 230.63 = 146.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.30/230.63 = 146.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.30x = 230.63 × 146.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.30x = 33,849.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,849.98/167.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.34

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