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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.08, 250.50 and 134.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.08, 250.50 and 134.61 is: 201.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.08 : 250.50 = 134.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.08/250.50 = 134.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.08x = 250.50 × 134.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.08x = 33,719.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,719.81/167.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.82

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