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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.34, 250.88 and 71.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.34, 250.88 and 71.22 is: 106.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.34 : 250.88 = 71.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.34/250.88 = 71.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.34x = 250.88 × 71.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.34x = 17,867.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,867.65/167.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.77

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