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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.94, 250.17 and 162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.94, 250.17 and 162.12 is: 241.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.94 : 250.17 = 162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.94/250.17 = 162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.94x = 250.17 × 162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.94x = 40,557.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,557.56/167.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.50

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