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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.65, 262.44 and 167.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.65, 262.44 and 167.23 is: 230.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.65 : 262.44 = 167.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.65/262.44 = 167.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.65x = 262.44 × 167.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.65x = 43,888.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,888.17/190.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.20

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