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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.88, 250.59 and 147.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.88, 250.59 and 147.39 is: 220.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.88 : 250.59 = 147.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.88/250.59 = 147.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.88x = 250.59 × 147.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.88x = 36,934.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,934.46/167.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.01

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