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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.96, 251.96 and 134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.96, 251.96 and 134.04 is: 201.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.96 : 251.96 = 134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.96/251.96 = 134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.96x = 251.96 × 134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.96x = 33,772.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,772.72/167.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.08

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