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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.53, 250.90 and 162.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.53, 250.90 and 162.91 is: 243.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.53 : 250.90 = 162.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.53/250.90 = 162.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.53x = 250.90 × 162.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.53x = 40,873.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,873.30/167.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.98

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