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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.20, 250.80 and 148.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.20, 250.80 and 148.30 is: 222.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.20 : 250.80 = 148.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.20/250.80 = 148.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.20x = 250.80 × 148.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.20x = 37,193.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,193.64/167.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.45

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