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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.90, 251.55 and 148.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.90, 251.55 and 148.70 is: 222.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.90 : 251.55 = 148.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.90/251.55 = 148.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.90x = 251.55 × 148.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.90x = 37,405.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,405.49/167.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.78

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