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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.16, 251.04 and 139.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.16, 251.04 and 139.98 is: 210.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.16 : 251.04 = 139.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.16/251.04 = 139.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.16x = 251.04 × 139.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.16x = 35,140.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,140.58/167.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.22

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