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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.36, 250.50 and 144.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.36, 250.50 and 144.86 is: 216.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.36 : 250.50 = 144.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.36/250.50 = 144.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.36x = 250.50 × 144.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.36x = 36,287.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,287.43/167.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.82

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