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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.30, 250.91 and 45.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.30, 250.91 and 45.54 is: 68.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.30 : 250.91 = 45.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.30/250.91 = 45.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.30x = 250.91 × 45.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.30x = 11,427.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,427.35/167.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.31

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