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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.31, 230.91 and 141.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.31, 230.91 and 141.06 is: 194.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.31 : 230.91 = 141.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.31/230.91 = 141.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.31x = 230.91 × 141.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.31x = 32,572.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,572.16/167.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.68

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