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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.56, 251.44 and 167.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.56, 251.44 and 167.16 is: 250.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.56 : 251.44 = 167.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.56/251.44 = 167.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.56x = 251.44 × 167.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.56x = 42,030.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,030.71/167.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.84

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