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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.54, 249.99 and 149.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.54, 249.99 and 149.31 is: 222.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.54 : 249.99 = 149.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.54/249.99 = 149.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.54x = 249.99 × 149.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.54x = 37,325.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,325.45/167.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.79

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