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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.81, 251.89 and 141.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.81, 251.89 and 141.05 is: 211.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.81 : 251.89 = 141.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.81/251.89 = 141.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.81x = 251.89 × 141.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.81x = 35,527.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,527.83/167.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.72

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