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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.52, 251.34 and 137.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.52, 251.34 and 137.28 is: 205.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.52 : 251.34 = 137.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.52/251.34 = 137.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.52x = 251.34 × 137.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.52x = 34,503.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,503.96/167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.97

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