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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.41, 250.84 and 161.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.41, 250.84 and 161.08 is: 241.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.41 : 250.84 = 161.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.41/250.84 = 161.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.41x = 250.84 × 161.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.41x = 40,405.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,405.31/167.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.36

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