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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.18, 250.52 and 134.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.18, 250.52 and 134.51 is: 201.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.18 : 250.52 = 134.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.18/250.52 = 134.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.18x = 250.52 × 134.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.18x = 33,695.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,695.52/167.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.56

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