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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.78, 231.33 and 147.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.78, 231.33 and 147.26 is: 203.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.78 : 231.33 = 147.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.78/231.33 = 147.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.78x = 231.33 × 147.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.78x = 34,065.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,065.66/167.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.04

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