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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.44, 231.60 and 148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.44, 231.60 and 148 is: 204.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.44 : 231.60 = 148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.44/231.60 = 148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.44x = 231.60 × 148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.44x = 34,276.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,276.80/167.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.71

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