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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.02, 250.46 and 132.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.02, 250.46 and 132.88 is: 199.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.02 : 250.46 = 132.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.02/250.46 = 132.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.02x = 250.46 × 132.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.02x = 33,281.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,281.12/167.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.26

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