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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.29, 250.72 and 90.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.29, 250.72 and 90.28 is: 135.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.29 : 250.72 = 90.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.29/250.72 = 90.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.29x = 250.72 × 90.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.29x = 22,635.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,635.09/167.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.31

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