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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.05, 250.93 and 161.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.05, 250.93 and 161.58 is: 242.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.05 : 250.93 = 161.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.05/250.93 = 161.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.05x = 250.93 × 161.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.05x = 40,545.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,545.27/167.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.71

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