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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.36, 230.91 and 142.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.36, 230.91 and 142.56 is: 196.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.36 : 230.91 = 142.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.36/230.91 = 142.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.36x = 230.91 × 142.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.36x = 32,916.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,916.66/167.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.68

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