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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.46, 230.97 and 148.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.46, 230.97 and 148.81 is: 205.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.46 : 230.97 = 148.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.46/230.97 = 148.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.46x = 230.97 × 148.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.46x = 34,370.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,370.65/167.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.25

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