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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167, 250.50 and 112.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167, 250.50 and 112.87 is: 169.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167 : 250.50 = 112.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167/250.50 = 112.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167x = 250.50 × 112.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167x = 28,273.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,273.94/167
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.31

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