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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.70, 251.13 and 137.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.70, 251.13 and 137.34 is: 205.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.70 : 251.13 = 137.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.70/251.13 = 137.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.70x = 251.13 × 137.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.70x = 34,490.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,490.19/167.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.67

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