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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.50, 250.12 and 136.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.50, 250.12 and 136.99 is: 204.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.50 : 250.12 = 136.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.50/250.12 = 136.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.50x = 250.12 × 136.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.50x = 34,263.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,263.94/167.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.56

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