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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.10, 250.38 and 112.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.10, 250.38 and 112.90 is: 169.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.10 : 250.38 = 112.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.10/250.38 = 112.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.10x = 250.38 × 112.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.10x = 28,267.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,267.28/167.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.16

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