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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.34, 251.22 and 166.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.34, 251.22 and 166.56 is: 250.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.34 : 251.22 = 166.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.34/251.22 = 166.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.34x = 251.22 × 166.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.34x = 41,843.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,843.20/167.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.05

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