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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.45, 252.32 and 137.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.45, 252.32 and 137.68 is: 207.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.45 : 252.32 = 137.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.45/252.32 = 137.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.45x = 252.32 × 137.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.45x = 34,739.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,739.78/167.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.46

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