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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.93, 231.55 and 143.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.93, 231.55 and 143.29 is: 197.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.93 : 231.55 = 143.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.93/231.55 = 143.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.93x = 231.55 × 143.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.93x = 33,178.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,178.08/167.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.57

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