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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.55, 250.31 and 166.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.55, 250.31 and 166.74 is: 249.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.55 : 250.31 = 166.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.55/250.31 = 166.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.55x = 250.31 × 166.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.55x = 41,735.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,735.86/167.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.09

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