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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.46, 251.32 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.46, 251.32 and 98.88 is: 148.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.46 : 251.32 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.46/251.32 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.46x = 251.32 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.46x = 24,850.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,850.52/167.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.40

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