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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.34, 250.91 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.34, 250.91 and 98.88 is: 148.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.34 : 250.91 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.34/250.91 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.34x = 250.91 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.34x = 24,809.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,809.49/167.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.26

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