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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.57, 250.91 and 146.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.57, 250.91 and 146.82 is: 219.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.57 : 250.91 = 146.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.57/250.91 = 146.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.57x = 250.91 × 146.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.57x = 36,838.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,838.61/167.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.84

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