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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.83, 251.25 and 138.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.83, 251.25 and 138.82 is: 207.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.83 : 251.25 = 138.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.83/251.25 = 138.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.83x = 251.25 × 138.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.83x = 34,878.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,878.53/167.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.82

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