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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.18, 250.73 and 97.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.18, 250.73 and 97.72 is: 146.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.18 : 250.73 = 97.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.18/250.73 = 97.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.18x = 250.73 × 97.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.18x = 24,501.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,501.34/167.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.56

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