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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.60, 231.35 and 147.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.60, 231.35 and 147.10 is: 203.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.60 : 231.35 = 147.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.60/231.35 = 147.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.60x = 231.35 × 147.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.60x = 34,030.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,030.43/167.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.05

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