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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.12, 251 and 149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.12, 251 and 149.20 is: 224.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.12 : 251 = 149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.12/251 = 149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.12x = 251 × 149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.12x = 37,449.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,449.20/167.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.09

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