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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.18, 250.59 and 149.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.18, 250.59 and 149.18 is: 223.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.18 : 250.59 = 149.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.18/250.59 = 149.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.18x = 250.59 × 149.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.18x = 37,383.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,383.02/167.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.61

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