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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.54, 251.08 and 131.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.54, 251.08 and 131.03 is: 196.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.54 : 251.08 = 131.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.54/251.08 = 131.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.54x = 251.08 × 131.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.54x = 32,897.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,897.43/167.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.35

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