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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.56, 250.96 and 149.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.56, 250.96 and 149.32 is: 223.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.56 : 250.96 = 149.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.56/250.96 = 149.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.56x = 250.96 × 149.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.56x = 37,473.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,473.35/167.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.64

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