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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.46, 250.93 and 132.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.46, 250.93 and 132.83 is: 199.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.46 : 250.93 = 132.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.46/250.93 = 132.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.46x = 250.93 × 132.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.46x = 33,331.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,331.03/167.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.04

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