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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.92, 251.40 and 144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.92, 251.40 and 144.96 is: 217.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.92 : 251.40 = 144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.92/251.40 = 144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.92x = 251.40 × 144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.92x = 36,442.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,442.94/167.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.03

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