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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.38, 251.07 and 140.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.38, 251.07 and 140.25 is: 210.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.38 : 251.07 = 140.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.38/251.07 = 140.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.38x = 251.07 × 140.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.38x = 35,212.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,212.57/167.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.38

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