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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.38, 250.94 and 71.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.38, 250.94 and 71.18 is: 106.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.38 : 250.94 = 71.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.38/250.94 = 71.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.38x = 250.94 × 71.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.38x = 17,861.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,861.91/167.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.71

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