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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.71, 251.55 and 138.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.71, 251.55 and 138.55 is: 207.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.71 : 251.55 = 138.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.71/251.55 = 138.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.71x = 251.55 × 138.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.71x = 34,850.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,850.99/167.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.81

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