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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.18, 251.19 and 142.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.18, 251.19 and 142.94 is: 214.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.18 : 251.19 = 142.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.18/251.19 = 142.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.18x = 251.19 × 142.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.18x = 35,905.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,905.10/167.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.77

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