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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.67, 250.11 and 148.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.67, 250.11 and 148.23 is: 221.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.67 : 250.11 = 148.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.67/250.11 = 148.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.67x = 250.11 × 148.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.67x = 37,073.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,073.81/167.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.11

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