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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.18, 250.81 and 71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.18, 250.81 and 71 is: 106.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.18 : 250.81 = 71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.18/250.81 = 71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.18x = 250.81 × 71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.18x = 17,807.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,807.51/167.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.52

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