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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.63, 251.22 and 143.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.63, 251.22 and 143.33 is: 214.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.63 : 251.22 = 143.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.63/251.22 = 143.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.63x = 251.22 × 143.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.63x = 36,007.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,007.36/167.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.80

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