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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.40, 250.73 and 138.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.40, 250.73 and 138.18 is: 206.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.40 : 250.73 = 138.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.40/250.73 = 138.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.40x = 250.73 × 138.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.40x = 34,646.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,646.53/167.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.97

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