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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.67, 251.28 and 90.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.67, 251.28 and 90.68 is: 135.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.67 : 251.28 = 90.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.67/251.28 = 90.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.67x = 251.28 × 90.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.67x = 22,784.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,784.81/167.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.89

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