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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.13, 251.15 and 162.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.13, 251.15 and 162.81 is: 244.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.13 : 251.15 = 162.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.13/251.15 = 162.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.13x = 251.15 × 162.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.13x = 40,888.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,888.92/167.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.65

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