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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.87, 253.60 and 166.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.87, 253.60 and 166.12 is: 250.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.87 : 253.60 = 166.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.87/253.60 = 166.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.87x = 253.60 × 166.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.87x = 42,126.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,126.98/167.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.95

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