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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.33, 250.01 and 147.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.33, 250.01 and 147.28 is: 220.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.33 : 250.01 = 147.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.33/250.01 = 147.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.33x = 250.01 × 147.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.33x = 36,820.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,820.22/167.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.05

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