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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.37, 250.90 and 147.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.37, 250.90 and 147.93 is: 221.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.37 : 250.90 = 147.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.37/250.90 = 147.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.37x = 250.90 × 147.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.37x = 37,114.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,114.33/167.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.76

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