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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.28, 250.83 and 109.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.28, 250.83 and 109.50 is: 164.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.28 : 250.83 = 109.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.28/250.83 = 109.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.28x = 250.83 × 109.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.28x = 27,465.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,465.89/167.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.19

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