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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.78, 251.28 and 94.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.78, 251.28 and 94.48 is: 141.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.78 : 251.28 = 94.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.78/251.28 = 94.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.78x = 251.28 × 94.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.78x = 23,740.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,740.39/167.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.49

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