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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.12, 250.40 and 109.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.12, 250.40 and 109.27 is: 163.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.12 : 250.40 = 109.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.12/250.40 = 109.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.12x = 250.40 × 109.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.12x = 27,361.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,361.21/167.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.72

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