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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.75, 251.03 and 147.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.75, 251.03 and 147.13 is: 220.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.75 : 251.03 = 147.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.75/251.03 = 147.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.75x = 251.03 × 147.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.75x = 36,934.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,934.04/167.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.17

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