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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.70, 230.88 and 144.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.70, 230.88 and 144.69 is: 199.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.70 : 230.88 = 144.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.70/230.88 = 144.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.70x = 230.88 × 144.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.70x = 33,406.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,406.43/167.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.20

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