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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.28, 251.10 and 131.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.28, 251.10 and 131.46 is: 197.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.28 : 251.10 = 131.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.28/251.10 = 131.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.28x = 251.10 × 131.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.28x = 33,009.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,009.61/167.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.33

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