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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.18, 250.86 and 143.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.18, 250.86 and 143.42 is: 215.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.18 : 250.86 = 143.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.18/250.86 = 143.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.18x = 250.86 × 143.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.18x = 35,978.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,978.34/167.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.21

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