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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.68, 230.81 and 147.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.68, 230.81 and 147.94 is: 203.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.68 : 230.81 = 147.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.68/230.81 = 147.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.68x = 230.81 × 147.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.68x = 34,146.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,146.03/167.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.64

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