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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.76, 250.20 and 161.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.76, 250.20 and 161.95 is: 241.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.76 : 250.20 = 161.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.76/250.20 = 161.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.76x = 250.20 × 161.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.76x = 40,519.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,519.89/167.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.53

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