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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.09, 250.72 and 70.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.09, 250.72 and 70.88 is: 106.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.09 : 250.72 = 70.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.09/250.72 = 70.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.09x = 250.72 × 70.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.09x = 17,769.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,769.60/167.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.35

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