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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.49, 250.88 and 165.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.49, 250.88 and 165.65 is: 248.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.49 : 250.88 = 165.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.49/250.88 = 165.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.49x = 250.88 × 165.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.49x = 41,556.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,556.19/167.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.11

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