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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.36, 251 and 106.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.36, 251 and 106.48 is: 159.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.36 : 251 = 106.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.36/251 = 106.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.36x = 251 × 106.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.36x = 26,726.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,726.48/167.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.69

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