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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.42, 250.79 and 98.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.42, 250.79 and 98.78 is: 147.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.42 : 250.79 = 98.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.42/250.79 = 98.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.42x = 250.79 × 98.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.42x = 24,771.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,771.29/167.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.96

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