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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.32, 250.74 and 164.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.32, 250.74 and 164.68 is: 246.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.32 : 250.74 = 164.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.32/250.74 = 164.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.32x = 250.74 × 164.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.32x = 41,291.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,291.86/167.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.78

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