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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.48, 250.84 and 98.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.48, 250.84 and 98.90 is: 148.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.48 : 250.84 = 98.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.48/250.84 = 98.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.48x = 250.84 × 98.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.48x = 24,808.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,808.08/167.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.13

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