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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.39, 251.26 and 148.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.39, 251.26 and 148.25 is: 222.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.39 : 251.26 = 148.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.39/251.26 = 148.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.39x = 251.26 × 148.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.39x = 37,248.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,248.55/167.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.53

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