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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.49, 231.18 and 139.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.49, 231.18 and 139.82 is: 192.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.49 : 231.18 = 139.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.49/231.18 = 139.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.49x = 231.18 × 139.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.49x = 32,321.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,321.91/167.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.98

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