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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.89, 254.61 and 167.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.89, 254.61 and 167.00 is: 251.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.89 : 254.61 = 167.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.89/254.61 = 167.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.89x = 254.61 × 167.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.89x = 42,518.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,518.60/168.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.76

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