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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.31, 250.92 and 90.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.31, 250.92 and 90.26 is: 135.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.31 : 250.92 = 90.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.31/250.92 = 90.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.31x = 250.92 × 90.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.31x = 22,646.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,646.78/167.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.36

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