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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.29, 250.81 and 112.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.29, 250.81 and 112.47 is: 168.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.29 : 250.81 = 112.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.29/250.81 = 112.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.29x = 250.81 × 112.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.29x = 28,208.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,208.60/167.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.62

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