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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.35, 250.71 and 163.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.35, 250.71 and 163.70 is: 245.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.35 : 250.71 = 163.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.35/250.71 = 163.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.35x = 250.71 × 163.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.35x = 41,042.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,042.00/167.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.25

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