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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.15, 250.82 and 106.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.15, 250.82 and 106.06 is: 159.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.15 : 250.82 = 106.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.15/250.82 = 106.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.15x = 250.82 × 106.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.15x = 26,600.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,600.18/167.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.14

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