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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.42, 250.88 and 90.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.42, 250.88 and 90.20 is: 135.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.42 : 250.88 = 90.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.42/250.88 = 90.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.42x = 250.88 × 90.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.42x = 22,629.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,629.38/167.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.17

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