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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.81, 251.93 and 137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.81, 251.93 and 137.44 is: 206.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.81 : 251.93 = 137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.81/251.93 = 137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.81x = 251.93 × 137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.81x = 34,623.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,623.31/167.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.32

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