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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.28, 250.71 and 94.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.28, 250.71 and 94.15 is: 141.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.28 : 250.71 = 94.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.28/250.71 = 94.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.28x = 250.71 × 94.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.28x = 23,604.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,604.35/167.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.11

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