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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.41, 250.71 and 113.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.41, 250.71 and 113.41 is: 169.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.41 : 250.71 = 113.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.41/250.71 = 113.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.41x = 250.71 × 113.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.41x = 28,433.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,433.02/167.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.84

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