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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.28, 250.60 and 94.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.28, 250.60 and 94.92 is: 142.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.28 : 250.60 = 94.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.28/250.60 = 94.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.28x = 250.60 × 94.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.28x = 23,786.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,786.95/167.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.20

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