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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.20, 250.02 and 164.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.20, 250.02 and 164.77 is: 246.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.20 : 250.02 = 164.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.20/250.02 = 164.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.20x = 250.02 × 164.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.20x = 41,195.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,195.17/167.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.39

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