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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.67, 250.90 and 133.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.67, 250.90 and 133.65 is: 199.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.67 : 250.90 = 133.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.67/250.90 = 133.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.67x = 250.90 × 133.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.67x = 33,532.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,532.45/167.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.99

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