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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.13, 250.47 and 142.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.13, 250.47 and 142.83 is: 214.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.13 : 250.47 = 142.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.13/250.47 = 142.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.13x = 250.47 × 142.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.13x = 35,774.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,774.63/167.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.05

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