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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.34, 250.75 and 143.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.34, 250.75 and 143.20 is: 214.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.34 : 250.75 = 143.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.34/250.75 = 143.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.34x = 250.75 × 143.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.34x = 35,907.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,907.40/167.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.58

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