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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.63, 251.06 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.63, 251.06 and 137.16 is: 205.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.63 : 251.06 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.63/251.06 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.63x = 251.06 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.63x = 34,434.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,434.70/167.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.43

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