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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.72, 251.58 and 139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.72, 251.58 and 139.16 is: 208.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.72 : 251.58 = 139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.72/251.58 = 139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.72x = 251.58 × 139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.72x = 35,009.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,009.87/167.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.74

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