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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.83, 251.90 and 166.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.83, 251.90 and 166.93 is: 250.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.83 : 251.90 = 166.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.83/251.90 = 166.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.83x = 251.90 × 166.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.83x = 42,049.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,049.67/167.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.55

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