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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.48, 250.98 and 131.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.48, 250.98 and 131.48 is: 197.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.48 : 250.98 = 131.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.48/250.98 = 131.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.48x = 250.98 × 131.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.48x = 32,998.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,998.85/167.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.03

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