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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.73, 231.12 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.73, 231.12 and 149.28 is: 205.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.73 : 231.12 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.73/231.12 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.73x = 231.12 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.73x = 34,501.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,501.59/167.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.70

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