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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.10, 251.10 and 147.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.10, 251.10 and 147.30 is: 221.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.10 : 251.10 = 147.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.10/251.10 = 147.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.10x = 251.10 × 147.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.10x = 36,987.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,987.03/167.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.35

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