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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.02, 250.54 and 45.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.02, 250.54 and 45.30 is: 67.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.02 : 250.54 = 45.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.02/250.54 = 45.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.02x = 250.54 × 45.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.02x = 11,349.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,349.46/167.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.95

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