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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.16, 250.78 and 90.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.16, 250.78 and 90.18 is: 135.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.16 : 250.78 = 90.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.16/250.78 = 90.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.16x = 250.78 × 90.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.16x = 22,615.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,615.34/167.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.29

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