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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.46, 250.59 and 138.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.46, 250.59 and 138.48 is: 207.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.46 : 250.59 = 138.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.46/250.59 = 138.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.46x = 250.59 × 138.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.46x = 34,701.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,701.70/167.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.22

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