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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.44, 231.28 and 140

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.44, 231.28 and 140 is: 193.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.44 : 231.28 = 140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.44/231.28 = 140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.44x = 231.28 × 140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.44x = 32,379.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,379.20/167.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.38

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