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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.87, 252.02 and 167.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.87, 252.02 and 167.13 is: 250.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.87 : 252.02 = 167.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.87/252.02 = 167.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.87x = 252.02 × 167.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.87x = 42,120.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,120.10/167.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.91

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