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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.68, 231.20 and 143.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.68, 231.20 and 143.04 is: 197.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.68 : 231.20 = 143.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.68/231.20 = 143.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.68x = 231.20 × 143.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.68x = 33,070.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,070.85/167.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.23

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