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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.43, 230.85 and 148.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.43, 230.85 and 148.95 is: 205.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.43 : 230.85 = 148.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.43/230.85 = 148.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.43x = 230.85 × 148.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.43x = 34,385.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,385.11/167.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.37

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