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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.39, 251.08 and 45.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.39, 251.08 and 45.66 is: 68.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.39 : 251.08 = 45.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.39/251.08 = 45.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.39x = 251.08 × 45.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.39x = 11,464.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,464.31/167.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.49

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