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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.28, 250.50 and 140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.28, 250.50 and 140.04 is: 209.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.28 : 250.50 = 140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.28/250.50 = 140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.28x = 250.50 × 140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.28x = 35,080.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,080.02/167.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.71

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