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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.58, 250.80 and 163.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.58, 250.80 and 163.26 is: 244.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.58 : 250.80 = 163.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.58/250.80 = 163.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.58x = 250.80 × 163.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.58x = 40,945.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,945.61/167.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.33

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