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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.20, 250.78 and 45.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.20, 250.78 and 45.48 is: 68.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.20 : 250.78 = 45.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.20/250.78 = 45.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.20x = 250.78 × 45.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.20x = 11,405.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,405.47/167.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.21

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