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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.88, 252 and 134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.88, 252 and 134.04 is: 201.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.88 : 252 = 134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.88/252 = 134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.88x = 252 × 134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.88x = 33,778.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,778.08/167.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.20

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