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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.87, 251.95 and 140.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.87, 251.95 and 140.61 is: 211.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.87 : 251.95 = 140.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.87/251.95 = 140.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.87x = 251.95 × 140.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.87x = 35,426.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,426.34/167.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.04

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