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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.78, 251.40 and 140.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.78, 251.40 and 140.78 is: 210.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.78 : 251.40 = 140.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.78/251.40 = 140.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.78x = 251.40 × 140.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.78x = 35,392.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,392.09/167.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.94

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