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Finding the Third Proportional to 167.25 and 250.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 167.25 and 250.13 is: 374.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.25 : 250.13 = 250.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.25/250.13 = 250.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.25x = 250.13 × 250.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.25x = 62,562.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,562.52/167.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.07

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