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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.06, 250.21 and 115.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.06, 250.21 and 115.47 is: 172.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.06 : 250.21 = 115.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.06/250.21 = 115.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.06x = 250.21 × 115.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.06x = 28,891.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,891.75/167.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.94

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