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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.26, 250.87 and 45.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.26, 250.87 and 45.53 is: 68.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.26 : 250.87 = 45.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.26/250.87 = 45.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.26x = 250.87 × 45.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.26x = 11,421.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,421.61/167.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.29

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