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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.33, 251.15 and 166.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.33, 251.15 and 166.43 is: 249.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.33 : 251.15 = 166.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.33/251.15 = 166.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.33x = 251.15 × 166.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.33x = 41,796.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,796.81/167.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.79

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