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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.63, 250.79 and 130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.63, 250.79 and 130.80 is: 195.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.63 : 250.79 = 130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.63/250.79 = 130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.63x = 250.79 × 130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.63x = 32,802.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,802.68/167.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.68

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