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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.44, 251.22 and 94.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.44, 251.22 and 94.27 is: 141.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.44 : 251.22 = 94.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.44/251.22 = 94.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.44x = 251.22 × 94.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.44x = 23,682.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,682.51/167.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.44

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