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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.03, 250.14 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.03, 250.14 and 140.88 is: 210.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.03 : 250.14 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.03/250.14 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.03x = 250.14 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.03x = 35,239.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,239.72/167.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.98

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