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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.51, 251.33 and 135.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.51, 251.33 and 135.31 is: 203.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.51 : 251.33 = 135.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.51/251.33 = 135.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.51x = 251.33 × 135.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.51x = 34,007.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,007.46/167.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.02

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