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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.27, 250.97 and 140.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.27, 250.97 and 140.13 is: 210.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.27 : 250.97 = 140.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.27/250.97 = 140.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.27x = 250.97 × 140.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.27x = 35,167.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,167.73/167.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.25

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