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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.56, 230.72 and 146.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.56, 230.72 and 146.72 is: 202.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.56 : 230.72 = 146.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.56/230.72 = 146.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.56x = 230.72 × 146.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.56x = 33,851.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,851.24/167.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.02

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