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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.35, 230.76 and 146.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.35, 230.76 and 146.59 is: 202.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.35 : 230.76 = 146.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.35/230.76 = 146.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.35x = 230.76 × 146.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.35x = 33,827.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,827.11/167.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.13

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