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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.38, 250.95 and 71.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.38, 250.95 and 71.20 is: 106.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.38 : 250.95 = 71.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.38/250.95 = 71.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.38x = 250.95 × 71.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.38x = 17,867.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,867.64/167.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.75

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