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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.42, 250.69 and 134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.42, 250.69 and 134.76 is: 201.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.42 : 250.69 = 134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.42/250.69 = 134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.42x = 250.69 × 134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.42x = 33,782.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,782.98/167.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.79

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