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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.70, 251.24 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.70, 251.24 and 133.50 is: 200.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.70 : 251.24 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.70/251.24 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.70x = 251.24 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.70x = 33,539.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,539.87/167.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.00

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