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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.10, 250.50 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.10, 250.50 and 148.88 is: 223.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.10 : 250.50 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.10/250.50 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.10x = 250.50 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.10x = 37,293.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,293.19/167.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.18

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