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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.82, 231.45 and 141.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.82, 231.45 and 141.72 is: 195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.82 : 231.45 = 141.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.82/231.45 = 141.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.82x = 231.45 × 141.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.82x = 32,801.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,801.09/167.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.45

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