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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.40, 231.21 and 146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.40, 231.21 and 146.94 is: 202.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.40 : 231.21 = 146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.40/231.21 = 146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.40x = 231.21 × 146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.40x = 33,974.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,974.00/167.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.95

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