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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.62, 250.19 and 140.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.62, 250.19 and 140.66 is: 209.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.62 : 250.19 = 140.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.62/250.19 = 140.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.62x = 250.19 × 140.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.62x = 35,191.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,191.02/167.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.95

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