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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.15, 250.40 and 130.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.15, 250.40 and 130.12 is: 194.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.15 : 250.40 = 130.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.15/250.40 = 130.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.15x = 250.40 × 130.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.15x = 32,581.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,581.75/167.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.92

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