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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.79, 250.95 and 149.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.79, 250.95 and 149.64 is: 223.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.79 : 250.95 = 149.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.79/250.95 = 149.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.79x = 250.95 × 149.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.79x = 37,552.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,552.16/167.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.80

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