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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.46, 250.92 and 95.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.46, 250.92 and 95.22 is: 142.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.46 : 250.92 = 95.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.46/250.92 = 95.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.46x = 250.92 × 95.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.46x = 23,892.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,892.60/167.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.68

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