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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.82, 251.67 and 90.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.82, 251.67 and 90.72 is: 136.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.82 : 251.67 = 90.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.82/251.67 = 90.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.82x = 251.67 × 90.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.82x = 22,831.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,831.50/167.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.05

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