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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.31, 252.41 and 149.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.31, 252.41 and 149.49 is: 225.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.31 : 252.41 = 149.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.31/252.41 = 149.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.31x = 252.41 × 149.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.31x = 37,732.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,732.02/167.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.52

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