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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.77, 231.72 and 141.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.77, 231.72 and 141.63 is: 195.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.77 : 231.72 = 141.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.77/231.72 = 141.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.77x = 231.72 × 141.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.77x = 32,818.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,818.50/167.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.62

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