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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.63, 310.84 and 167.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.63, 310.84 and 167.13 is: 250.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.63 : 310.84 = 167.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.63/310.84 = 167.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.63x = 310.84 × 167.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.63x = 51,950.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,950.27/207.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.21

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