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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.33, 250.86 and 98.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.33, 250.86 and 98.89 is: 148.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.33 : 250.86 = 98.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.33/250.86 = 98.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.33x = 250.86 × 98.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.33x = 24,807.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,807.55/167.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.26

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