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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.06, 250.70 and 98.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.06, 250.70 and 98.60 is: 147.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.06 : 250.70 = 98.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.06/250.70 = 98.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.06x = 250.70 × 98.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.06x = 24,717.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,717.27/167.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.95

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