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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.58, 250.16 and 144.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.58, 250.16 and 144.90 is: 216.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.58 : 250.16 = 144.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.58/250.16 = 144.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.58x = 250.16 × 144.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.58x = 36,248.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,248.18/167.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.30

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