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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.75, 251.63 and 53.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.75, 251.63 and 53.75 is: 80.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.75 : 251.63 = 53.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.75/251.63 = 53.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.75x = 251.63 × 53.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.75x = 13,525.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,525.11/167.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.63

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