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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.39, 250.84 and 75.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.39, 250.84 and 75.86 is: 113.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.39 : 250.84 = 75.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.39/250.84 = 75.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.39x = 250.84 × 75.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.39x = 19,028.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,028.72/167.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.68

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