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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.84, 251.76 and 139.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.84, 251.76 and 139.28 is: 208.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.84 : 251.76 = 139.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.84/251.76 = 139.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.84x = 251.76 × 139.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.84x = 35,065.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,065.13/167.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.92

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