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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.58, 250.38 and 147.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.58, 250.38 and 147.53 is: 220.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.58 : 250.38 = 147.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.58/250.38 = 147.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.58x = 250.38 × 147.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.58x = 36,937.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,937.31/167.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.42

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