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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.28, 250.86 and 115.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.28, 250.86 and 115.80 is: 173.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.28 : 250.86 = 115.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.28/250.86 = 115.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.28x = 250.86 × 115.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.28x = 29,049.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,049.59/167.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.66

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