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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.09, 250.74 and 98.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.09, 250.74 and 98.75 is: 148.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.09 : 250.74 = 98.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.09/250.74 = 98.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.09x = 250.74 × 98.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.09x = 24,761.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,761.20/167.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.20

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