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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.14, 250.34 and 75.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.14, 250.34 and 75.71 is: 113.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.14 : 250.34 = 75.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.14/250.34 = 75.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.14x = 250.34 × 75.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.14x = 18,953.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,953.49/167.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.40

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