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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.04, 250.12 and 141.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.04, 250.12 and 141.31 is: 211.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.04 : 250.12 = 141.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.04/250.12 = 141.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.04x = 250.12 × 141.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.04x = 35,343.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,343.54/167.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.59

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