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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.05, 250.57 and 45.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.05, 250.57 and 45.31 is: 67.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.05 : 250.57 = 45.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.05/250.57 = 45.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.05x = 250.57 × 45.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.05x = 11,353.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,353.33/167.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.96

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