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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.88, 250.64 and 162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.88, 250.64 and 162.18 is: 242.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.88 : 250.64 = 162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.88/250.64 = 162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.88x = 250.64 × 162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.88x = 40,647.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,647.98/167.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.13

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