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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.18, 250.38 and 162.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.18, 250.38 and 162.32 is: 243.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.18 : 250.38 = 162.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.18/250.38 = 162.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.18x = 250.38 × 162.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.18x = 40,641.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,641.68/167.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.10

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