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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.28, 250.76 and 106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.28, 250.76 and 106.32 is: 159.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.28 : 250.76 = 106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.28/250.76 = 106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.28x = 250.76 × 106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.28x = 26,660.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,660.80/167.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.38

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