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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.32, 231.35 and 146.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.32, 231.35 and 146.82 is: 203.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.32 : 231.35 = 146.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.32/231.35 = 146.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.32x = 231.35 × 146.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.32x = 33,966.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,966.81/167.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.01

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