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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.96, 252.26 and 165.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.96, 252.26 and 165.80 is: 249.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.96 : 252.26 = 165.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.96/252.26 = 165.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.96x = 252.26 × 165.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.96x = 41,824.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,824.71/167.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.02

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