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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.10, 250.42 and 162.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.10, 250.42 and 162.17 is: 243.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.10 : 250.42 = 162.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.10/250.42 = 162.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.10x = 250.42 × 162.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.10x = 40,610.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,610.61/167.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.03

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