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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.46, 251.72 and 166.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.46, 251.72 and 166.65 is: 250.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.46 : 251.72 = 166.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.46/251.72 = 166.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.46x = 251.72 × 166.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.46x = 41,948.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,948.92/167.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.51

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