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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.39, 251.23 and 140.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.39, 251.23 and 140.14 is: 210.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.39 : 251.23 = 140.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.39/251.23 = 140.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.39x = 251.23 × 140.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.39x = 35,206.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,206.12/167.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.33

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