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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.18, 250.46 and 98.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.18, 250.46 and 98.51 is: 147.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.18 : 250.46 = 98.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.18/250.46 = 98.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.18x = 250.46 × 98.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.18x = 24,671.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,671.07/167.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.58

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