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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.82, 251.73 and 135.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.82, 251.73 and 135.69 is: 203.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.82 : 251.73 = 135.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.82/251.73 = 135.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.82x = 251.73 × 135.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.82x = 34,157.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,157.24/167.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.54

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