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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.27, 250.70 and 106.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.27, 250.70 and 106.31 is: 159.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.27 : 250.70 = 106.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.27/250.70 = 106.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.27x = 250.70 × 106.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.27x = 26,652.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,652.01/167.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.34

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