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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.69, 251.60 and 133.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.69, 251.60 and 133.58 is: 200.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.69 : 251.60 = 133.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.69/251.60 = 133.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.69x = 251.60 × 133.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.69x = 33,606.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,606.80/167.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.42

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