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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.49, 231.63 and 146.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.49, 231.63 and 146.73 is: 202.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.49 : 231.63 = 146.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.49/231.63 = 146.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.49x = 231.63 × 146.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.49x = 33,986.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,986.88/167.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.92

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