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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.29, 250.70 and 130.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.29, 250.70 and 130.77 is: 195.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.29 : 250.70 = 130.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.29/250.70 = 130.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.29x = 250.70 × 130.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.29x = 32,784.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,784.04/167.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.97

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