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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.88, 252.14 and 148.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.88, 252.14 and 148.84 is: 223.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.88 : 252.14 = 148.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.88/252.14 = 148.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.88x = 252.14 × 148.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.88x = 37,528.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,528.52/167.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.54

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