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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.46, 230.58 and 144.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.46, 230.58 and 144.11 is: 198.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.46 : 230.58 = 144.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.46/230.58 = 144.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.46x = 230.58 × 144.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.46x = 33,228.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,228.88/167.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.43

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