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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.87, 252.42 and 137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.87, 252.42 and 137.50 is: 206.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.87 : 252.42 = 137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.87/252.42 = 137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.87x = 252.42 × 137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.87x = 34,706.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,706.60/167.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.74

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