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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.30, 250.70 and 106.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.30, 250.70 and 106.28 is: 159.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.30 : 250.70 = 106.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.30/250.70 = 106.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.30x = 250.70 × 106.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.30x = 26,644.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,644.40/167.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.26

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