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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.47, 250.53 and 94.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.47, 250.53 and 94.93 is: 142.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.47 : 250.53 = 94.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.47/250.53 = 94.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.47x = 250.53 × 94.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.47x = 23,782.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,782.81/167.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.01

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