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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.68, 251.72 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.68, 251.72 and 133.84 is: 200.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.68 : 251.72 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.68/251.72 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.68x = 251.72 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.68x = 33,690.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,690.20/167.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.92

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