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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.27, 250.98 and 90.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.27, 250.98 and 90.19 is: 135.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.27 : 250.98 = 90.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.27/250.98 = 90.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.27x = 250.98 × 90.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.27x = 22,634.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,634.18/167.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.32

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