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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.14, 250.45 and 101.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.14, 250.45 and 101.97 is: 152.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.14 : 250.45 = 101.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.14/250.45 = 101.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.14x = 250.45 × 101.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.14x = 25,538.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,538.39/167.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.80

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