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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.14, 250.26 and 106.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.14, 250.26 and 106.08 is: 158.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.14 : 250.26 = 106.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.14/250.26 = 106.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.14x = 250.26 × 106.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.14x = 26,547.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,547.58/167.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.83

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