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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.52, 250.68 and 132.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.52, 250.68 and 132.96 is: 198.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.52 : 250.68 = 132.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.52/250.68 = 132.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.52x = 250.68 × 132.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.52x = 33,330.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,330.41/167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.96

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