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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.15, 250.91 and 133.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.15, 250.91 and 133.13 is: 199.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.15 : 250.91 = 133.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.15/250.91 = 133.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.15x = 250.91 × 133.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.15x = 33,403.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,403.65/167.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.84

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