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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.30, 250.50 and 95.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.30, 250.50 and 95.06 is: 142.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.30 : 250.50 = 95.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.30/250.50 = 95.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.30x = 250.50 × 95.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.30x = 23,812.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,812.53/167.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.33

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