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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.38, 250.35 and 137.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.38, 250.35 and 137.14 is: 205.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.38 : 250.35 = 137.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.38/250.35 = 137.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.38x = 250.35 × 137.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.38x = 34,333.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,333.00/167.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.12

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