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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.87, 250.67 and 133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.87, 250.67 and 133.25 is: 198.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.87 : 250.67 = 133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.87/250.67 = 133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.87x = 250.67 × 133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.87x = 33,401.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,401.78/167.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.97

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