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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.42, 251.49 and 143.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.42, 251.49 and 143.07 is: 214.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.42 : 251.49 = 143.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.42/251.49 = 143.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.42x = 251.49 × 143.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.42x = 35,980.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,980.88/167.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.91

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