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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.40, 230.40 and 145.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.40, 230.40 and 145.44 is: 200.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.40 : 230.40 = 145.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.40/230.40 = 145.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.40x = 230.40 × 145.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.40x = 33,509.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,509.38/167.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.18

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