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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.88, 251.76 and 137.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.88, 251.76 and 137.37 is: 206.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.88 : 251.76 = 137.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.88/251.76 = 137.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.88x = 251.76 × 137.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.88x = 34,584.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,584.27/167.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.01

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