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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.28, 250.90 and 98.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.28, 250.90 and 98.81 is: 148.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.28 : 250.90 = 98.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.28/250.90 = 98.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.28x = 250.90 × 98.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.28x = 24,791.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,791.81/167.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.21

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