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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.32, 250.98 and 106.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.32, 250.98 and 106.30 is: 159.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.32 : 250.98 = 106.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.32/250.98 = 106.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.32x = 250.98 × 106.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.32x = 26,679.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,679.17/167.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.45

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