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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.14, 250.72 and 51.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.14, 250.72 and 51.58 is: 77.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.14 : 250.72 = 51.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.14/250.72 = 51.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.14x = 250.72 × 51.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.14x = 12,932.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,932.14/167.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.37

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