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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.69, 251.63 and 90.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.69, 251.63 and 90.65 is: 136.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.69 : 251.63 = 90.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.69/251.63 = 90.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.69x = 251.63 × 90.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.69x = 22,810.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,810.26/167.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.03

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