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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.38, 250.92 and 76.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.38, 250.92 and 76.19 is: 114.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.38 : 250.92 = 76.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.38/250.92 = 76.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.38x = 250.92 × 76.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.38x = 19,117.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,117.59/167.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.22

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