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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.96, 252.21 and 147.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.96, 252.21 and 147.84 is: 222.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.96 : 252.21 = 147.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.96/252.21 = 147.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.96x = 252.21 × 147.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.96x = 37,286.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,286.73/167.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.00

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