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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.12, 250.55 and 64.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.12, 250.55 and 64.31 is: 96.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.12 : 250.55 = 64.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.12/250.55 = 64.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.12x = 250.55 × 64.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.12x = 16,112.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,112.87/167.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.42

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