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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.93, 231.54 and 149.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.93, 231.54 and 149.45 is: 206.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.93 : 231.54 = 149.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.93/231.54 = 149.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.93x = 231.54 × 149.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.93x = 34,603.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,603.65/167.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.06

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