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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.48, 230.46 and 148.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.48, 230.46 and 148.04 is: 203.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.48 : 230.46 = 148.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.48/230.46 = 148.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.48x = 230.46 × 148.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.48x = 34,117.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,117.30/167.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.71

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