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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.32, 250.80 and 95.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.32, 250.80 and 95.08 is: 142.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.32 : 250.80 = 95.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.32/250.80 = 95.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.32x = 250.80 × 95.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.32x = 23,846.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,846.06/167.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.52

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