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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.97, 251.61 and 90.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.97, 251.61 and 90.75 is: 135.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.97 : 251.61 = 90.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.97/251.61 = 90.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.97x = 251.61 × 90.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.97x = 22,833.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,833.61/167.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.94

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