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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.20, 250.80 and 135.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.20, 250.80 and 135.52 is: 203.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.20 : 250.80 = 135.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.20/250.80 = 135.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.20x = 250.80 × 135.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.20x = 33,988.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,988.42/167.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.28

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