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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.14, 250.30 and 132.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.14, 250.30 and 132.85 is: 198.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.14 : 250.30 = 132.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.14/250.30 = 132.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.14x = 250.30 × 132.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.14x = 33,252.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,252.36/167.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.95

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