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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.15, 251.01 and 139.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.15, 251.01 and 139.70 is: 209.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.15 : 251.01 = 139.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.15/251.01 = 139.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.15x = 251.01 × 139.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.15x = 35,066.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,066.72/167.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.79

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