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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.22, 250.08 and 163.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.22, 250.08 and 163.38 is: 244.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.22 : 250.08 = 163.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.22/250.08 = 163.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.22x = 250.08 × 163.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.22x = 40,858.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,858.07/167.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.34

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