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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.18, 250.76 and 98.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.18, 250.76 and 98.49 is: 147.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.18 : 250.76 = 98.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.18/250.76 = 98.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.18x = 250.76 × 98.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.18x = 24,697.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,697.60/167.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.73

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