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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.67, 252.72 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.67, 252.72 and 139.32 is: 209.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.67 : 252.72 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.67/252.72 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.67x = 252.72 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.67x = 35,208.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,208.95/167.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.99

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