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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.24, 250.31 and 138.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.24, 250.31 and 138.78 is: 207.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.24 : 250.31 = 138.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.24/250.31 = 138.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.24x = 250.31 × 138.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.24x = 34,738.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,738.37/167.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.71

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