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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.41, 251.26 and 90.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.41, 251.26 and 90.44 is: 135.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.41 : 251.26 = 90.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.41/251.26 = 90.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.41x = 251.26 × 90.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.41x = 22,723.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,723.95/167.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.74

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