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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.74, 251.50 and 90.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.74, 251.50 and 90.66 is: 135.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.74 : 251.50 = 90.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.74/251.50 = 90.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.74x = 251.50 × 90.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.74x = 22,800.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,800.99/167.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.93

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