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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.67, 250.22 and 140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.67, 250.22 and 140.20 is: 209.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.67 : 250.22 = 140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.67/250.22 = 140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.67x = 250.22 × 140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.67x = 35,080.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,080.57/167.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.22

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