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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.85, 231.75 and 149.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.85, 231.75 and 149.40 is: 206.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.85 : 231.75 = 149.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.85/231.75 = 149.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.85x = 231.75 × 149.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.85x = 34,623.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,623.45/167.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.28

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