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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.52, 230.64 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.52, 230.64 and 148.32 is: 204.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.52 : 230.64 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.52/230.64 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.52x = 230.64 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.52x = 34,208.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,208.52/167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.21

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