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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.43, 250.94 and 148.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.43, 250.94 and 148.21 is: 222.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.43 : 250.94 = 148.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.43/250.94 = 148.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.43x = 250.94 × 148.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.43x = 37,191.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,191.56/167.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.13

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