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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.28, 250.74 and 98.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.28, 250.74 and 98.82 is: 148.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.28 : 250.74 = 98.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.28/250.74 = 98.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.28x = 250.74 × 98.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.28x = 24,778.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,778.13/167.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.12

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