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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.38, 250.89 and 113.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.38, 250.89 and 113.02 is: 169.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.38 : 250.89 = 113.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.38/250.89 = 113.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.38x = 250.89 × 113.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.38x = 28,355.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,355.59/167.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.41

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