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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.17, 251.21 and 146.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.17, 251.21 and 146.01 is: 219.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.17 : 251.21 = 146.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.17/251.21 = 146.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.17x = 251.21 × 146.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.17x = 36,679.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,679.07/167.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.41

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