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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.54, 250.50 and 142.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.54, 250.50 and 142.16 is: 212.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.54 : 250.50 = 142.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.54/250.50 = 142.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.54x = 250.50 × 142.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.54x = 35,611.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,611.08/167.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.55

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