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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.62, 230.68 and 146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.62, 230.68 and 146.96 is: 202.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.62 : 230.68 = 146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.62/230.68 = 146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.62x = 230.68 × 146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.62x = 33,900.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,900.73/167.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.25

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