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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.22, 250.38 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.22, 250.38 and 140.22 is: 209.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.22 : 250.38 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.22/250.38 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.22x = 250.38 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.22x = 35,108.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,108.28/167.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.95

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