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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167, 249.40 and 136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167, 249.40 and 136.48 is: 203.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167 : 249.40 = 136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167/249.40 = 136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167x = 249.40 × 136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167x = 34,038.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,038.11/167
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.82

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