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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.69, 230.90 and 143.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.69, 230.90 and 143.07 is: 197.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.69 : 230.90 = 143.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.69/230.90 = 143.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.69x = 230.90 × 143.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.69x = 33,034.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,034.15/167.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.00

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