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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.21, 250.88 and 71.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.21, 250.88 and 71.03 is: 106.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.21 : 250.88 = 71.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.21/250.88 = 71.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.21x = 250.88 × 71.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.21x = 17,820.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,820.01/167.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.57

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