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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.92, 252.06 and 147.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.92, 252.06 and 147.40 is: 221.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.92 : 252.06 = 147.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.92/252.06 = 147.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.92x = 252.06 × 147.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.92x = 37,153.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,153.64/167.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.26

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