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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.91, 231.20 and 147.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.91, 231.20 and 147.07 is: 202.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.91 : 231.20 = 147.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.91/231.20 = 147.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.91x = 231.20 × 147.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.91x = 34,002.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,002.22/167.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.51

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