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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.55, 250.98 and 98.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.55, 250.98 and 98.86 is: 148.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.55 : 250.98 = 98.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.55/250.98 = 98.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.55x = 250.98 × 98.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.55x = 24,811.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,811.39/167.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.09

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