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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.55, 250.92 and 95.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.55, 250.92 and 95.10 is: 142.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.55 : 250.92 = 95.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.55/250.92 = 95.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.55x = 250.92 × 95.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.55x = 23,862.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,862.49/167.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.42

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