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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.58, 251.37 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.58, 251.37 and 131.13 is: 196.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.58 : 251.37 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.58/251.37 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.58x = 251.37 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.58x = 32,962.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,962.15/167.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.70

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