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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.52, 250.97 and 98.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.52, 250.97 and 98.84 is: 148.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.52 : 250.97 = 98.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.52/250.97 = 98.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.52x = 250.97 × 98.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.52x = 24,805.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,805.59/167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.07

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