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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.39, 250.82 and 136.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.39, 250.82 and 136.97 is: 205.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.39 : 250.82 = 136.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.39/250.82 = 136.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.39x = 250.82 × 136.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.39x = 34,354.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,354.13/167.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.23

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