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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.05, 250.23 and 138.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.05, 250.23 and 138.35 is: 207.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.05 : 250.23 = 138.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.05/250.23 = 138.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.05x = 250.23 × 138.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.05x = 34,618.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,618.07/167.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.23

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