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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.20, 250.86 and 90.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.20, 250.86 and 90.20 is: 135.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.20 : 250.86 = 90.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.20/250.86 = 90.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.20x = 250.86 × 90.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.20x = 22,627.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,627.57/167.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.33

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