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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.59, 250.89 and 163.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.59, 250.89 and 163.45 is: 244.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.59 : 250.89 = 163.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.59/250.89 = 163.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.59x = 250.89 × 163.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.59x = 41,007.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,007.97/167.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.69

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