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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.50, 231.26 and 142.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.50, 231.26 and 142.90 is: 197.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.50 : 231.26 = 142.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.50/231.26 = 142.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.50x = 231.26 × 142.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.50x = 33,045.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,045.76/167.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.29

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