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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.19, 250.61 and 106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.19, 250.61 and 106.20 is: 159.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.19 : 250.61 = 106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.19/250.61 = 106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.19x = 250.61 × 106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.19x = 26,614.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,614.78/167.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.19

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