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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.18, 250.62 and 115.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.18, 250.62 and 115.67 is: 173.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.18 : 250.62 = 115.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.18/250.62 = 115.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.18x = 250.62 × 115.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.18x = 28,987.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,987.96/167.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.40

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